Crystal Njoroge: Teaching in Costa Rica

Crystal Njoroge traveled to Costa Rica as part of the Youth Outdoors University for Leadership Environment and Self-Awareness program. Despite not studying education, the experience gave Njoroge a chance to step outside her comfort zone and develop some new skills, as well as experience a new culture. The summer before my senior year at the

Sophia Ausberger: Learning About Learning in Italy

Sophia Ausberger studied abroad in Reggio Emilia, Italy for ten weeks over the summer of 2023. In her studies, Ausberger was able to experience a convergence of her passions in education and healthcare. In her narrative, she presents a colorful view of the highlights of her trip, including reflections on her goals and the benefits

Lara Baker: Study Abroad in Spain

During Lara Baker’s four months abroad in Spain, she reveled in the diverse cultures of the country, improved her Spanish language skills, and reignited her passion to learn. This piece provides a descriptive recount of her memories from the time abroad. I studied abroad in Alicante, a port city on the southeast coast of Spain,

Adeline Bradley: Study Abroad in Edinburgh

Adeline Bradley shares about her experience studying abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. Bradley reflects fondly on the memories and friends she made while abroad as well as the lessons that she learned. During the fall semester, I studied abroad at the University of Edinburgh. I went for the cobblestone streets and historic architecture and stayed for

Milano

During the summer of 2023, Sofia Mamakos worked as a healthcare intern at the European House Ambrosetti, a Management Consulting Firm in Milan, Italy. In a poem and a narrative Sofia shares her experience about her travels, her internship, and the personal growth she saw over the summer. Milano Sequences of flashing lights pierce my

Sean Hagan: Study Abroad in Latvia

During Sean Hagan’s summer study abroad in Latvia, he engaged with a trifecta of study abroad challenges—an internship, life with a host family, and language study. Add to that self-directed exploration of regional sights and you have a powerful learning experience! Hagan’s Russian studies consisted of four hours of immersive Russian classes each day, with

Studying Abroad in France

Celeste Miller’s study abroad experience in France was not what she expected. With the help of some new friends, she regained her motivation and grew to love her time abroad. Through this experience, Miller became more confident in herself and had the opportunity to improve her French fluency. This past Spring semester, I studied abroad

2022 International Grant Awardees

Congratulations to our fantastic honors students who were recently awarded various international travel grants! Ten honors students have been selected as Fulbright awardees, Study Abroad Diversity Ambassadors, or Gilman awardees. Read below to find out more! The Fulbright Program is designed to increase understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries by providing

Experience Study Abroad: IES Chile

Although the COVID-19 pandemic certainly impeded study abroad opportunities, some of our students were still able to have incredible experiences abroad! Check out Emma’s reflection on how perseverance and openness led to a Chilean adventure! I felt overwhelmingly anxious the morning of February 27th, 2022, when I woke up to go to the airport to

Discover Study Abroad: Alicante, Spain

One of the great things about studying abroad is the ability to completely customize your experience to your goals you have in college! These experiences give students the ability to learn so much more about the world around them and the people they can meet – this was no different for Nick. Read below to