Caroline H Newman, Summer 2019 Participant
Getting to connect with the literature we were reading in a physical sense was really great. We read several novels, poems, and a short story, then were able to visit the places described in the literature; it was really rewarding, and I was able to connect with the literature on a deeper level than I would have been able to in a regular classroom.
Marisa R Haselhuhn, Summer 2017 Participant
I learned that there is always room for self growth. You may think you know yourself so well, and then something small will just completely throw you into a new direction that you never thought possible. The best thing about studying abroad is that you're taking your knowledge and experiences and placing them into this new culture that's completely different than yours. You're able to compare the two, and you learn from it in unexpected ways.
Kyle A Paddock, Summer 2018 Participant
The sheer fact of being able to immerse myself in the culture where my family immigrated from was incredibly rewarding to me. For me, it was more than just a study abroad--it was a life-changing experience. Mary Klayder, Anna Neill, and Sarah Stepp were fabulous leaders and I am proud to call them friends.