Year in School: Sophomore Major/Minor: Spanish// Film Studies Host Program/Institution: CofC in Trujillo Why I chose my program: I chose this program because I wanted to become more proficient in speaking Spanish, and I wanted to do it through the school because of the structure and resources provided by the College. What goals have I set for myself for my time abroad: I hope to make progress in my conversational ability, travel…
Major/Minor: Exercise Science // Psychology Year in School: Sophmore Host Program/Institution: Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada Why I chose my program: I have always been interested in business, specifically hospitality, but I have never actually taken a class focused on it, mainly because it wouldn’t pertain to my major and essentially be a waste of my time and tuition. But after I saw this trip being advertised, I gave taking an irrelevant…
Name, Major/ Minor, Year in School, Host Program/ Institution Audrey Grau, History and Archaeology Major, Junior, USAC/ St. Andrews Why did you choose your program? I have always wanted to go to Scotland and St. Andrews is an incredibly historic location just above Edinburgh. What goals have you set for your time abroad? My main goal is to take in the sights of the country while also learning from a…
It is week 7 of my study abroad trip, and I couldn’t be happier. We are at our halfway point right now…it doesn’t feel real! This week, our whole group traveled to a few other Spanish cities. We went to Córdoba, Granada, and Seville. In Córdoba we saw the Mezquita, in Granada we saw the Alhambra, and in Seville we saw the famous cathedral. I now feel so much closer…
When I visited Ireland, one of my favorite experiences was going to the EPIC Museum in Dublin. This interactive museum explores the history and culture of Ireland, highlighting the contributions of Irish people to the world. The museum is a multi-sensory tour that takes people on a journey through Ireland’s past and present. One of the most interesting aspects of the museum is its exploration of the Irish diaspora, and the scattering of Irish people around…
Ireland is very known for its rich cultural heritage, and one aspect of this culture that has been gaining popularity in recent years is street art. Throughout the cities and towns of Ireland, you can find murals, graffiti, and other forms of street art that add a colorful and vibrant element to the urban landscape. One of the examples of street art in Ireland that I saw were murals near the shaky bridge in Cork…
During my travels to this beautiful country, I had the opportunity to try a variety of different dishes, but the two that stood out to me the most were the fish and chips and the “Iris breakfast”: The first dish that captured my taste buds was the fish and chips. The dish consisted of battered cod that is deep-fried. The fish was served with thick-cut “chips” (French fries) and a side of tartar sauce and…
When I first moved to France there were a lot of obstacles I had to overcome, one of those being the language barrier. I would tell future students in the program to practice your French before you arrive because it enhances the overall cultural experience. I would advise future students to take risks because sometimes going out of your comfort zone leads to the best surprises. Traveling to neighboring countries,…
On a typical day in Germany, I would take the train or bus to work or school, finish my tasks there, then walk around the city for an hour or so and return home. This day is quite similar to a typical day in the US. That may seem to defeat the purpose of studying abroad, but I found the familiarity comforting. While there are many similarities between the 2…
A typical weekday in Lisbon, Portugal consisted of school, work, and exploration. I woke up every day around 7:30 AM in order to get ready for class. I was usually downstairs at our hotel’s complimentary breakfast cafe around 8:00 AM for a meal of fruit, toast, beans, coffee, and pastries. Around 8:50 AM, I would start the five minute walk from our hotel to the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, where…
