After program opportunities After I finished my program with IES, I was given the opportunity to be an ambassador with the institution. With this opportunity, I am able to connect with future students who want to study abroad in the same location as I did. I was so happy to take this position as I …
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IES vs SIT: during the program
Welcome back to part two of my blog post to break down the differences between my two programs. This time we are going to talk more about things during the program. Again for reference I was in Nantes, France with IES in the fall and in Geneva, Switzerland with SIT during the spring. Program structure …
IES vs SIT: pre-departure
For my last couple of blog posts, I thought it would be helpful to break compare and contrast each of my programs to give a bit more insight so future students are better informed! For reference, my fall semester was with IES abroad in Nantes, France and my spring semester was with SIT in Geneva, …
Last day!!
Believe it or not, March 28th is technically the last day of my program. I know, weird. But, as I’ve mentioned before, SIT programs are laid out a bit differently from a normal semester in college. The first week once you arrive in the country is reserved for orientation and getting to know the city …
A day in my life
Contrary to popular belief, I hate to report that every day while abroad is not a crazy adventure. But sometimes I think that is a good thing, it gives you the opportunity to slow down and just experience your host city. Oftentimes people who study abroad get too focused on traveling all over that they …
Here and there and everywhere
I will be the first to say that I love studying abroad. Being in other countries has taught me so much and I have had experiences of a lifetime. I was able to take a solo trip to Scotland and London where I saw so many new places. I was able to visit a number …
“I actually really like geopolitics”
If you’ve read my other blog posts you would know that I’m known for writing these at the most inopportune times. Currently, I’m sitting in a 2.5 hour lecture on Swiss culture and politics. But, seriously, name one person who can sit through that long of a lecture and concentrate the whole time? It’s for …
Switzerland, anyone?
And I’m back! And this time I’m in Geneva, Switzerland, one of the most international cities in the world. I am here with the School for International Training with their International Relations and Multilateral Diplomacy program. The scary thing about studying abroad is that you don’t know what to expect. Regardless of the fact that …
Exploring Geneva & Embracing Ramadan Traditions
The last month has been filled with a whirlwind of travel, new experiences, and so much good food! All within the last few weeks, I have had the incredible opportunity to visit Switzerland, participate in my first Ramadan, finish my classes, and begin an internship. There has certainly been an abundance of new schedules and …
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Does traveling with your parents really conquer homesickness?
An overarching struggle that many students seem to face while studying abroad is homesickness. This could be triggered from various things such as illness, seeing a dog that reminds you of your dog, something going wrong while traveling, and the list goes on. One thing that I was really nervous about upon entering my abroad …
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