Study Abroad

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Amanda Cui

Contact Ask Me About… As a first generation, low-income student, studying abroad was never in my radar initially. The financial barriers seemed insurmountable, and the idea of navigating a foreign country while managing my budget felt daunting. However, through the support of financial aid resources and insightful budgeting advice from students who had previously studied…

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Alexandra Piven

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad My experience in Cairo was a great learning experience that fulfilled my desire to connect travel to an academic experience. I was able to immerse myself in Cairo’s beautiful gardens, markets, and cafes while learning about the history and culture of the city. One of my goals during…

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Esha Pathi

Contact Ask me about… Studying in Barcelona was my first time living abroad. Culturally, it was a unique transition because as a South Asian I had to navigate how to feel secure in my identity as a minority. I am also a vegetarian, so in a place where food is the center of culture, I…

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  • January 24, 2025

Study Abroad Correspondents

Share your academic, cultural, and social experiences while studying abroad for an academic year, semester, or summer.

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Samina Kaushek

Contact Ask me about… My experience abroad… Living in Buenos Aires in summer 2023 has definitely changed the way I picture my professional journey. I took on an incredibly creative role this summer whether I was filming content for sustainable clothing brands or interviewing designers at fashion exhibits with my colleagues. I am eager to…

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Madison Hughes

Contact Ask Me About… Not many engineering students choose to go abroad. And it is even more rare that an engineer goes to the study abroad program at Yonsei. I came into college knowing I wanted to go abroad and was willing to take the time and energy to figure out how it was possible.…

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Sindi Banaj

Contact Ask Me About What made this experience unique was navigating a new environment without the immediate support of family and friends, which pushed me to adapt quickly and become more self-reliant. In Madrid, every aspect of daily life was an opportunity for growth. From ordering meals in Spanish to mastering the public transportation system,…

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Deepika Kannan

Contact Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: I studied abroad at University College London’s Bartlett School of Planning to gain a more specialized understanding of Urban Studies. In the UCL urban planning coursework, I took courses in urban economics, GIS mapping software, urban social change movements in London, and social implications of infrastructure. I gained…

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Krystal Li

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad After taking a long series of engineering classes and prerequisites, I welcomed variety in the electives I was able to take and went out of my way to find courses that would broaden my horizons. I searched for class that were out of my comfort zone and on…

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Guadalupe Espinoza

Contact Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: One of the best 4 months of my life! This study abroad experience was not only academically challenging but also gave me the incredible opportunity to visit three different continents in one semester. I would absolutely do it again if I could.The classes were taught by local professors…