Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. Every morning as I lay in bed, I am awoken by the friendly banter between two shop owners, which always begins with a “Ciao! Boungiorno!” They continue on loudly for a few minutes as they unlock their gates and sweep their front steps. A succession of noises … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (3/20/15)
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. Hey everyone! My name is Ashley Eickhoff and I’m a Junior Spanish major with a LALACS minor, and am currently studying abroad in Guanajuato, México. Every local I’ve met is friendly and always willing to help—which was great in the times I’ve gotten lost. My host family … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (2/27/15)
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. The choice to participate in the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics program was all about the math. The ability to spend a semester completely submerged in the study of mathematics seemed right up my alley, and the fact that the program was located in Budapest was just an … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (2/20/15)
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. Hello from hot and humid South Africa! I have decided to spend my Junior spring semester studying Community Health and Social Policy in South Africa with SIT. I have already discovered that it’s one thing to travel abroad, climbing mountains and seeing the country, but it’s quite … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (2/13/15)
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. Stepping off the plane in Germany was a big moment for me. It represented the first time I had ever been out of the United States. It meant that I got to experience a culture and language I had been studying for the past year and a … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (1/23/15)
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. This summer I had the opportunity to work on an American Military base in Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa is a small island off the southern coast of Japan, which has a distinct history and culture of its own. In fact, one of the first things I learned while … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (11/21/14)
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. My name is Dasha Terenteva. I am a junior Biology Major and an international student here at Gustavus. I come from a small city called Gus-Khrustalniy, Russia. One of the many things that surprised me when I came to the United States was how differently high schools … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (11/7/14)
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. In the sparsely populated countryside of northwestern England, not far from the English and Scottish borders, are the rolling green hills spotted with big white wind turbines. Past these hills is the small town of Cumbria. The foundations of the old farm houses are built with stones … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (1/11/14)
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. If you thought move-in day was a struggle, try packing your life into a suitcase for four months. Studying abroad for a semester had always been on the back of my mind, and each day here in Italy is a dream come true. I am so thankful … Continue reading Tales from Abroad
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. My name is Jennessa Runia and I’m a Mormon. JK. My name is Jennessa Runia and I am a senior student at Gustavus Adolphus College. I am a Biology major and double minor in Peace Studies and Sociology/Anthropology. I am currently studying abroad in India on the … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: Insights from India
