In episode 15 of our bi-weekly podcast, Liberal Arts Voices, International Politics major Nicole Zinni and CLA Study Abroad Coordinator Dr. Jennifer Wagner-Lawlor join the program to discuss education abroad.
Nicole talks about her experience studying abroad last spring in Istanbul, Turkey. She mentions some of the challenges of studying abroad: adjusting to a new culture, eating new foods, learning a new language. But Nicole reflects on how the challenging aspects of studying abroad also often help to make the experience rewarding. She is thankful that she was open to a variety of new experiences because in return she gained a more global perspective and a greater sense of independence. Nicole also takes some time to mention how blogging about her education abroad program gave her the opportunity to further reflect on her experiences and to share them with others. Make sure to check out Nicole’s blog for more details about her trip to Turkey.
Dr. Jennifer Wagner-Lawlor points out a variety of helpful resources liberal arts undergraduates should consult as they think about studying abroad. She points out that the “Education Abroad” section of the LAUS website has recently been redesigned to provide the most pertinent resources for CLA undergrads. In addition, make sure to check our LAUS Announcements blog for upcoming Education Abroad Info Sessions. You can also visit our “The Education Abroad Experience” blog to hear from your fellow undergrads currently studying abroad.
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