My study abroad-service learning trip to the Dominican Republic was a life-changing experience. I stayed in the area of Gaspar Hernandez of Puerto Plata and traveled through the cities of Las Canas, Sosua, Rio San Juan, Santiago, Bella Vista, Joba Arriba, and surrounding small villages. I am thankful that I… Read more »

          I took an interest in the program because I felt I could apply the knowledge that I will gain in my future career. My goals were to learn about the healthcare systems in each country and compare them with one another as well as the healthcare programs in the U.S…. Read more »

On the morning of the flight to Serbia, I was more excited than nervous since it was the first trip I’ve taken both overseas and without my family. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but from what I’d seen from research, it looked totally different than the U.S. which made me excited because I really… Read more »

  Before this trip, I had never before been on an airplane. After studying abroad in Barcelona, I feel like I have outgrown the box I put myself in and feel more confident as a traveler and as a designer. I am still stunned that I was able to go on this trip. I am… Read more »

  This summer I embarked on a study abroad program to southern Italy for three weeks where I, along with other students from IU Bloomington, was hosted by residents in Sorrento, Italy. I had the best host family a student could ask for! I resided with a host mom and dad and two of their… Read more »