My study abroad trip to the Dominican Republic was life-changing for me. I have so many memories that I will forever cherish. The first 4 days we translated for optometry doctors and students. We went to 5 different communities, and communicated with people of all kinds. One community in particular was… Read more »
Month: August 2017
Tools of Trade – Damone Means (HHSP & 21st Century scholar)
The experience that we had in Costa Rica has changed me in ways more than what can be described in words. From a consulting standpoint, having the ability to work with those five very different organizations was surely worth it. Although my team was Treeseed, I liked how I could… Read more »
Bon-where? Bonaire! – Rachel Pak (21st Century scholar)
As I get off the plane and head into the Flamingo Airport at Bonaire, I came to the realization that my adventure was just beginning. Never had I traveled abroad and anticipation, fear, and excitement rushed through my body. Knowing that we would be snorkeling almost every day, conducting a research project, and giving back… Read more »
Food, Tourism and Heritage in Italy – Mackenzie Adams (21st Century Scholar)
As a first generation college student, I was considering myself lucky to be going to a great college like IU thanks to the 21st Century Scholarship. I never thought I would be able to take an opportunity to study abroad. I will be forever grateful for the Office of the Vice… Read more »
SPEA on the Rhine – Jessica Fox (21st Century Scholar)
I should start by saying that my study abroad program this past summer was all that was promised: culturally enlightening, academically enriching, and truly the travel opportunity of a lifetime. I spent a month sharing a room with a German law student. I toured nearly all of the European Union and German… Read more »
A History of the Beatles: My European Adventure – Eve Mendoza (HHSP scholar)
I’m sitting here writing this and I cannot believe that my study abroad experience has come and gone in a flash. What an unforgettable adventure! Living in London was absolutely wonderful, and truly it was the only city I have ever loved in comparison to Chicago, which is my home town… Read more »
Post-Prague Reflection – Elijah Pouges (HHSP scholar)
My experience in Prague was filled with moments that will shape the course of my life for years to come. Before this trip, I was unaware of what it meant to study in an international city or attend an art school with a formal critiquing process. In addition to my… Read more »
International Comparative Exchange: Service for Children with Disabilities in Serbia – Carley Streeter (HHSP scholar)
This past month has been one of the most hectic and exciting months of my entire life. From my experiences in Serbia and my experiences at Bradford Woods in Bloomington, I haven’t experienced a single day of boredom. I didn’t expect to enjoy this Serbia trip as much as I… Read more »
History of Democracy in Greece course – Austin Rocha (HHSP scholar)
Due to the generosity and overwhelming support of the IU OVPDEMA Office, I was lucky enough to spend three weeks during this past summer studying the history of Democracy and the Greek Crisis at the American College of Greece in Athens, Greece. While I was there I got to spend time in class with other… Read more »