“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.”
"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."
“¿Oceanía es un continente? I thought, feeling the puzzlement show on my face."
"In any foreign country, speaking to locals in their native language will instantly win you some favor; however, this is especially true in Hungary."
"Meeting locals in Salamanca is made incredibly easy by the IES program and the community of Salamanca, whether you like to meet people through sports, bars, or classes."
Ben Cohen '16 started studying Russian at Pomona two years ago and has been hooked ever since.
Sergio Rodriguez '16 is taking his studies in international relations and French to the next level as a part of the IES European Union program based in Freiburg, Germany.
“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.