I had so much fun during my study abroad experience. I enjoyed my time during adventures on the island of Bocas and sightseeing in Panama City. My favorite activities that we did was exploring all of the beautiful beaches in Bocas, seeing all of the unique wildlife during the night-hikes in the rainforest, and going to the Old Panama City. I was proud of myself for trying new foods and…
June 16th 2022 This trip has taught me a lot about myself, especially when it comes to what I want to do with my career. Although I am a marine biologist major, I had little to no boat exposure or experience and this trip has shown me that I can not only handle living at sea, but that I love it. It is an ultimate conservation teacher, as you have…
I really enjoyed my time studying abroad! Not only was it a great learning experience but it made me learn how to be way more independent when it comes to traveling and meeting new people, I made a lot of new friends, and I am so happy that I went on this trip! I truly recommend future students to study abroad, it opens your eyes to a lot in the…
During my summer internship I have been working with the VEDP. This is the State of Virginia’s European International Trade office. Their office is in Munich, Germany. Even though they are a United States government agency in Germany, there are a lot of differences working with the VEDP compared to working in the United States. First, the work hours are different then the United States. I work from 9:30 am to…
I was able to visit Meyer Children’s Hospital which is a large pediatric hospital in Florence, Italy, with about 250 beds and many specialties with continuous growth. Although there are cultural differences between this hospital and a hospital in the U.S., there are also many similarities. Italy does not have certified child life specialists in their pediatric hospitals, but other professionals cover some of the services that a child life…
This summer I have had the opportunity live and work like a local in Germany. My adventure started in Berlin where I studied at the Carl Duisberg Langauge Center. After almost two months of studying and soaking up life in Berlin, I started an internship working with the German Music Council. This experience has offered a unique internship experience and insight into German business culture. Every week this month I…
As you walk down the streets of downtown Berlin, friendly statues of bears greet you in front of restaurants, businesses, and embassies. These painted bears with beautiful, unique designs are called the Berlin Buddy Bears, a staple of Berlin culture. The Buddy Bears came about in 2001 as an idea to bring art to the streets of metropolitan areas. The bear itself was chosen because bears are a symbol of…
After a few days of anticipation in Paris, we boarded our train for Nice, France. I have always dreamed of being able to travel to the south of France, but I was severely unprepared (in the most wonderful way) for what I was about to experience. Firstly, the actual train ride to Nice was unbelievable. We got to see every part of France, from the city, to the rural vineyards,…
On my first day in Italy, the other students on my program and I had to walk to the local grocery store, called the COOP, to get groceries to get us started. As soon as I entered the grocery store, I did not notice any immediate differences except the everything was written in Italian. As I made my way through the aisles, starting in the refrigerated food section, I started…
I have returned home from my month-long study abroad adventure in London! Even though I was only there for a month, I still feel like I have matured and grown up so much because of my time there. I have gained an abundance of new knowledge and appreciation for the history and culture of London and all of the existing cultures within the UK. I learned that I am capable…
