Winter Break 2023 Participant
I liked how well informed I felt when I came home. There are things that I never would have guessed I would have learned, and it really set me up to feel more involved in world politics!
Winter Break 2025 Participant
I think future students should know that it can be exhausting, but it's totally worth it and if you push through, you won't regret it. There were a few instances I did not feel up to my usual standards, but I pushed through anyway and I am so glad I did. I would've missed some experiences to learn and soak in the environment, but also to connect with others on the trip.
Winter Break 2025 Participant
It was so rewarding as a music student to be able to understand exactly where the music I am actually learning in my lessons and classes came from, and the historical context surrounding why that music exists in the first place. Seeing professional operas and other productions in these historical, arts-rich cities truly has made me a better musician, student, and citizen because it expanded my perspective so much.