Category: North America

North America, Study Abroad

Reflection of My Time Spent in Banff, Canada by Cameron Long

For my first time leaving the country, I couldn’t have chosen a better destination than Canada. Banff exceeded every expectation with its stunning landscapes, thrilling winter activities, and the incredible people I met along the way.   Each day felt like stepping into a winter wonderland. I skied down snowy slopes, glided across a frozen lake on ice skates, raced through the mountains on a … Continue reading Reflection of My Time Spent in Banff, Canada by Cameron Long

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North America, Study Abroad

Favorite Day in Canada by Cameron Long

My study abroad trip to Canada was easily one of the best weeks of my life, making it almost impossible to choose a single favorite day. But if I had to pick, the day we went snowmobiling in British Columbia stands out the most. The adventure began with a two-hour bus ride from Banff, offering breathtaking views of snow-covered mountains. As the sun peeked over … Continue reading Favorite Day in Canada by Cameron Long

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North America, Study Abroad, The Americas

Learning About the Locals by Katie Campbell

Throughout my time in Banff, Canada, I got the opportunity to learn about some of the locals and their daily lives. Each person I talked with this week had an interesting story or wise words to share. I noticed many foreign individuals from Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. I could talk to some of them in passing; each had a unique story. One of … Continue reading Learning About the Locals by Katie Campbell

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Short-term Study Abroad Programs Versus Semester-long Programs by Micah Feinstein

I am exceptionally fortunate to have studied abroad several times during my college career. I have completed four short term study abroad programs through CofC. These programs have varied in length and destination: from a one-week spring break trip in Cuba, to two two-week Maymesters in Ghana and Iceland respectively, to a three-week summer program in England and France. Now, I am halfway through my … Continue reading Short-term Study Abroad Programs Versus Semester-long Programs by Micah Feinstein

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North America, The Americas

Adjusting to Havana by Mireya Campuzano

I knew that I wanted to make my very last semester of college special, so what better way than studying abroad? I had to study somewhere in Latin America because of my major, but Cuba is actually one of the places I had never really thought about visiting. I learned more about the country in a couple of my major classes and became interested in … Continue reading Adjusting to Havana by Mireya Campuzano

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North America, The Americas

Habana Vieja by Emma Burton

During our time in Cuba, we spent lots of time visiting Habana Vieja, which was a taxi ride away from our neighborhood of Vedado. Habana Vieja is full of brightly colored old taxis, plazas with gigantic cathedrals, and parks with statues of José Martí. We even saw a little park full of cats. Our tour guide, Fidel, told us that the Cuban government gives the … Continue reading Habana Vieja by Emma Burton

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