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While I was abroad, I made it my goal to take advantage of where I was in any way I could. One of my favorite discoveries was finding a balance between exploring the city where I was living and attending school, as well as using public transportation to make other destinations accessible too. I loved taking time during the school week to do cultural activities, especially with my museum pass, which allowed me to visit almost every major museum in the city for free (and multiple times!).

Study abroad has been all about trying new things! It’s hard to know exactly what to expect so it’s all about being flexible! One of my favorite parts of being in France has been meeting all the international students I go to school with! It has been so educational to meet and go to school with people from all over the world!

Makenna Kinkead

IE3: Lyon Exchange, Winter & Spring 2025

It is hard to put into words just how impactful my experience studying abroad with CET in Brazil was. As an American, being fully immersed in a different culture for four months was both eye-opening and deeply transformative. Aside from experiencing the vibrant and beautiful beaches of Rio we were able to travel to Bahia to learn about the origins of Carnival as well as learn about Afro-Brazilian history, culture, spirituality and food.

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My time here in Vicenza has been partially what I expected. Nonetheless, it's also been a little more strenuous than I thought it would be, but that's actually been a great thing. The amount I've learned in such a short time has made me much more confident in my architectural knowledge. It's also helped me realize that my architectural preferences, what I like and don't like, used to feel subjective, but now they're becoming more grounded in knowledge. 

It is wild to think that it is already week five and that week six is about to start. This program is going by faster than I imagined, and my time here has taught me many lessons as well as things I potentially want/need in my future. The biggest culture shift I have experienced is how things open later in the day and that people tend to have dinner around nine or eleven at night. In the United States around that time, I would usually be asleep, but I have adapted to the nightlife and have gotten used to resting a little during the day before going out again.

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Hi, I’m Favi. I’m a Peruvian international student who has been living in Oregon for the past four years. Experiencing another country’s culture, food, and traditions has once again proven to be enriching and eye-opening to me. A formative experience for me was a trip I took to Europe when I was fifteen, where I saw the place that first inspired me to pursue a career in architecture. I’m incredibly grateful that while on my study abroad trip, I got to revisit that place: the Basilica of Assisi.

During my time at the Asia Centre, I created and redesigned slide deck presentations that were used internally and externally. These slide decks were often presented to guests and showcased what Asia Centre does.

The first task I did at the Asia Centre was a social media and website self-audit, where I analyzed if the website was up to date and ensured that all the medias aligned with Asia Centre's values as a nonprofit. I did this by taking notes on a document, and I also used Excel to track engagement numbers.

I believe the fact that there was no guarantee that you would have the same major as someone else and almost everyone going didn't know each other, but were still eager to meet other students motivated me into studying abroad before stepping foot on campus. I think that it made for a great mix of people who may have typically not found each other on campus due to different interests but were able to make great friendships and bonds over the shared experiences of studying and navigating through a foreign country together.