“To me, learning languages is a way of showing respect, and it also allows me to access nuances of culture that would otherwise remain opaque.”
“When conversing with my small group, I was given the opportunity to take a deeper dive into what authentic Hong Kong life is like.”
“We innovate to adapt: make changes in response to change.”
“¿Oceanía es un continente? I thought, feeling the puzzlement show on my face."
"Coming to Amman, I knew that gender dynamics would be more pronounced in a Muslim country, but was surprised by the extent of the divide."
"In any foreign country, speaking to locals in their native language will instantly win you some favor; however, this is especially true in Hungary."
“The European Union program is unique among study abroad programs because it takes students to different countries,” says Kirsten Peterson '16, who chose the European Union program in Freiburg, Germany.
For Leyth Swidan '16, studying in Amman, Jordan, is one way he is gaining the international experience crucial for a potential career with the U.S. Foreign Service.
For Amelia DeSnoo '16, a Middle Eastern studies/Chinese major, studying in Beijing, China, has a special significance.
Karen Huddleston '16, a computer science major, is spending the semester in Kyoto, Japan.