Category Archives: Study Abroad

Sketches from Mexico: Lucky McMahon

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Hannah Breshears

  The Studio and Mexican Modernism class absolutely helped me move toward my goals! I am particularly interested in “sites of memory” and the layering of histories and how that affects contemporary space, especially in Mexico City. All of our … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad: Postcard from Amman, Jordan

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Kendall Curlee

International relations major Rachel Calandro has studied Arabic five days a week for two years in preparation for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity she is experiencing now: a year of study in Amman, Jordan. She describes the shock of finding words for … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad: Postcard from Greece and Turkey

Posted on January 26, 2012 by AJ Salois

Hannah Breshears, honors history and architectural studies major, encountered both ancient monuments and contemporary economic woes last summer in Greece …..

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Postcard from Buenos Aires: Lauren Davenport

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Kendall Curlee

After three months in Buenos Aires, honors international business/marketing major Lauren Davenport is finding fluency in Spanish – and taking time to check out one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Hola todos! I am currently studying in … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad: Ryan Hagedorn, Civil Engineering, and Belize

Posted on November 21, 2011 by AJ Salois

Ryan Hagedorn, an honors civil engineering student, went to Belize last summer with a mission: partner with the people of Dangriga to create new resources for their community. Below, Ryan describes how his team used their engineering know-how to build … Continue reading →

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Undergraduate Research: Taylor Spicer and Ilha de Maré

Posted on November 11, 2011 by AJ Salois

Taylor Spicer, an honors anthropology major from Tennessee, used her Honors College undergraduate research grant to travel to Brazil and learn more about the country’s people.  I utilized the research grant to continue my anthropological field research on an island … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad: Daniel Forbes Checks in from Granada

Posted on October 26, 2011 by AJ Salois

Daniel Forbes studies economics in the Walton College of Business but took one semester to explore and learn in Spain. With many exciting, and occasionally awkward, encounters Daniel returned with a greater sense of self.  I have been back from … Continue reading →

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Bloggerific – Brandt in England

Posted on October 24, 2011 by bhleeds

Cheerio, old chap. Brandt Leeds here; currently in Bournemouth, England. I’m studying Film Production at the Arts University College.

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Study Abroad: Bryan Campbell Visits with Tibetan Refugees in India

Posted on October 21, 2011 by AJ Salois

Bryan Campbell, a sophomore art/broadcast major with a minor in history, traveled to Dharamsala, India last summer to meet Tibetans living in exile and document their stories.  This opportunity came through the TEXT Project (Tibetans in Exile Today), an oral history program … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad: Joshua Windsor in the Grecian and Turkish Sun

Posted on September 30, 2011 by AJ Salois

This summer Joshua Windsor, an honors history major of the Fulbright of Arts and Sciences College, visited a variety of locations in Greece and Turkey. Now, on his return home he reflects on the experience and shares a small part … Continue reading →

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