College is seen for many as a time of independence- the first time you’re away from your house, your pets, your parents. Study abroad is taking this independence to another level by going to a place where you’re immersed in a completely different culture. For me, and I know for many others, a semester abroad is seen as a time to grow and learn about yourself, so I was ready…
I’m a junior arts management major and there is nothing I’d rather be studying. Museums, theaters, concert venues— I love it all. When I decided on the CofC faculty-led English and communications study abroad program in Florence, Italy for a semester, I got a lot of questions about why I would choose a program that is outside of my major, and I’ll admit that it sounds risky; however, I couldn’t…
Now that are final weeks of being abroad are approaching, I am able to sit and reflect upon the amazing countries I have been able to explore throughout my time in Europe. In the last two weeks, I have been to three different countries, and one for only twenty-four hours. Having a class excursion to Lisbon, Portugal was such a fun time. We were able to go to their famous…
It’s hard to believe that my time in France is coming to an end. Exams and language certification tests aren’t far and the US has been on my mind! Thinking back on some of my favorite experiences while studying at La Rochelle, the university’s pop chorus is definitely towards the top of the list. I joined the chorus at the beginning of the semester in hopes to make french friends…
I have been living in Trujillo for about 2 months now and I can say that I love it here. My day to day life in Trujillo is very different than my life in the States. The culture is different in many ways. Like for example, lunch is around 3 in the afternoon and it is generally the bigger meal of the day where it is eaten with the whole…
My name is Olivia Coleman and I am a Senior at the College of Charleston. I ammajoring in Communication and Minoring in Women and Gender Studies. This Fall semester Iam studying in Trujillo, Spain with the College; this program includes courses from theCommunication, Political Science, and Spanish departments. I chose this program because of itswonderful professors and opportunity to delve deeper into my major and minor requirements,since some Communication and…
This study abroad experience in Trujillo has solidified and taught me a lot of truths aboutmyself and my needs throughout being here. This city is beautiful with its cobblestone streets,mountainous views, and castles on the hill, but it has a lot more than just picture-perfect value.Living in Trujillo has taught me a lot about simplicity and patience, and within that I’ve found paths to becoming my authentic self. I think…
It is hard to define what a “best day” abroad means, but to me, a good day is one where I travelled and learned a lot. One of the best aspects about this program is that we have class Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wednesdays are reserved for group excursions and Fridays are free. I think Wednesdays tended to be my favorite because I learned a lot about the local history,…
I found one of the best ways to begin to understand a new culture is through its gastronomy. After living in Spain for almost three months, I think it is fair to say that Spanish cuisine is vastly underrated on the world scale. It just doesn’t receive the same prestige as French or Italian food and its explanation is difficult. One thing I immediately noticed about Spanish food was its…
Hello everyone, my name is Kathleen Trainor and I’m a junior at the College of Charleston. I’ve been studying in La Rochelle, France for the past semester, and as we wrap up with final exams, I wanted to reflect on my time here and how I believe France, and Europe in general, have affected me. Before this semester, I had never traveled abroad, my farthest adventure being Utah. I was…
