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 that aside and fully enjoy…
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 the minimal security around it,…
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 way that can help those…
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 would like to see the…
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 key elements: size, cultural/social identity,…
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 the highlands. I had the…
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 definitely nervous about this going…
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 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site…
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 Arts Management credit, specifically focusing…
I absolutely loved getting to spend some time in Granada, Spain on this trip! First and foremost, I was absolutely entranced on the drive through the Andalucía region from Cordoba to Granada. I knew that Andalucía was beautiful, but I had no idea how amazing I would find the rolling hills with endless rows of olive trees only briefly interrupted by little white towns. I often found myself staring out…
