Looking back on my trip to Europe, which included a study abroad experience in Greece and some additional travel in Italy, I am nothing but amazed. My travels sparked my interest to continue to find ways to travel throughout the rest of my life, regardless of where it is. I hope that my future career requires or allows me to travel often. I would definitely be open to living or…
Food culture in Germany is very different than in the United States but I have had little difficulty adjusting to it. Since I have been here, I have tried many new and interesting dishes. For example, wiener schnitzel, dönner kebab, currywurst, and jellied meat. So far, the best dish I have tried has been dönner kebab which is of Turkish origins and has become very popular particularly in Berlin. Essentially…
Without a doubt, the best day I had while I was abroad was when we visited the small island of Hydra as a class. We departed on a speed ferry, which carried no vehicles, as the island itself did not have or allow vehicles. When we arrived, I was stunned with the natural beauty of the island. At this point, I had seen three other islands, all not lacking in…
While being abroad, I learned many important things that have changed how I view different cultures and the one back home as well. One thing I learned was that the pace of life definitely changes when you go to another country, and even within different regions of the country. I would not say that the pace of life was slower in Greece, because there is still a hustle and bustle…
After a hectic few days of travel, it is comforting to be back at my home base in Trujillo, Spain to finish out my study abroad for Summer II. I just got back from the main excursion of my trip to Andalucía, a vibrant region in the south of Spain. Although all of the cities I visited were uniquely amazing, my experience in Sevilla was the most memorable. My time…
My name is Claire Campbell and I am a senior at CofC double majoring in International Business and Supply Chain Management with a minor in Global Logistics and Transportation. I am studying this summer at the American College of Greece in Athens, Greece as part of a faculty-led program through The College. I have had my eyes on the Greece program since my sophomore year, but unfortunately was unable to…
Costa Rica has some of the greatest biodiversity I have ever seen. The amount of wildlife that inhabits the rainforests and beaches is amazing. Not only are the animals unique so are the vegetation and flowers around the country. Never have I seen so many bright and wonderful colors in my life. The flowers are so vibrant you don’t think they are real and the macaws and toucans are surreal.…
My study abroad experience in Trujillo, Spain came to a close a few weeks ago. I miss my host family, my time in the plaza with friends, and of course, my siestas. As the seemingly unreal time in the city ended, I was left with so many so many lessons and skills. Above all, I am left with a greater understanding of how culture is shaped by geographic positioning. Trujillo…
Although the time I have spent travelling around Spain has been wonderful, nothing will beat the slow, relaxed class days in Trujillo. We really do have a global classroom in a historic convent called La Coria. Each morning, myself and the other students leave our host families’ houses and walk up the long, winding hills to La Coria. Here we learn about Spanish and sustainability in the most immersive ways…
While living in Costa Rica for the past month there have been large differences in the way people live here compared to the States. For instance, many people here do not have cars rather they take motorbikes or four-wheelers because they are easy to fix, cheaper, and can get up the mountainous roads much better. The traffic here is crazy where everyone drives around haphazardly and typically does not follow…
