Taking a trip to another country is an amazing opportunity that should be utilized by all college students. I cannot stress how important it is to experience other cultures in order to become aware of such diversity. I would advise other students to take advantage of this time in college to go on a study abroad program, even if for a few weeks rather than … Continue reading Reflection by Rebecca Davis

On my study abroad trip, I completely immersed myself in the Ecuadorian culture. I experienced what it is like to live in the communities we visited and truly connect with the locals, whether it be through food, sports, or simply conversation. I am a pretty picky eater, so I was worried about the types of food I would be eating, but I decided to put … Continue reading Experiencing a New Culture by Rebecca Davis

Today (7/29/22), we toured the historic district of Quito. We saw many beautiful churches. One was completely gold on the inside, coated with gold leaf. We walked by the Presidential Palace in the Plaza Grande and then a couple of streets down tried lots of different fresh juices. One thing I found very different was how close you could get to their Presidential Palace, and … Continue reading Culture, Customs, and Traditions by Casey O’Brien

Hello, my name is Rebecca Davis, and I am a rising senior. I am a Chemistry major and a Psychology minor at the College of Charleston, and this summer I spent two weeks in Ecuador on a study abroad trip with the Water Quality Chemistry for Sustainability program. I chose this program because I wanted to experience chemistry outside of the classroom and in a … Continue reading Intro by Rebecca Davis

Hello, my name is Casey O’Brien and I am a rising junior at the College of Charleston. The program I chose is called CofC in Ecuador: Chemistry and Environmental Studies. I chose this program because it relates to my studies as a biochemistry major and Spanish minor. Also, my grandparents are Ecuadorian and grew up in Quito. They have gone back to visit and I … Continue reading Introduction by Casey O’Brien

It is officially my last weekend in Scotland, and I have had the opportunity to attend a variety of arts events in Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as speak to a number of professionals in the industry. One of my major takeaways from this experience was just how different the arts scene is in Scotland compared to America. These distinctions can be attributed to several … Continue reading The Arts in Scotland- Thea Eiland

I have been in Scotland for a week now, and this country has blown me away. This is by far the most beautiful place I have ever been. The cities are so historic and beautiful. Even just going out to grab dinner, you feel like you are walking through history. Despite, how wonderful the city is, no trip to Scotland would be complete without visiting … Continue reading The Highlands of Scotland- Thea Eiland

When deciding to apply for study abroad in Scotland, I did not really know what to expect, when it came to the people. It is always hard to know how a community of people will react to outsiders, particularly American tourists (we do not exactly have the best reputation lol). I know many European countries are known for their dislike of us Americans. I was … Continue reading The Locals of Scotland- Thea Eiland

On the outskirts of Berlin is an island called Pfaueninsel, or “Peacock Island”. Situated within Wannsee, a lake, the island was settled in the late 1700’s by King Frederick William II. Its original design was inspired by the South Pacific Islands. The island then turned into a farming island under Queen Luise. The island is protected as a reserve and is a part of the … Continue reading Pfaueninsel- Darby Watford

My name is Thea Eiland. I am a rising junior here at the College of Charleston and I am majoring in Arts Management with a double minor in Film Studies and Theater. The study abroad program I chose for this summer is Presenting the Performing Arts in Scotland. There are a number of reasons why I chose this trip. For one, this class is an … Continue reading Introduction Post- Thea Eiland