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Want to experience the world through the eyes of our students? Dive into the GEO blog and discover captivating tales of adventure, culture, and academic growth. Share your study abroad journey with us by sharing your own blog post!
Preparing for the Journey – Tips for Future Travelers
Traveling abroad for the first time is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. As someone who recently returned from Costa Rica with the GEO Staff Grant program, I want to share a few insights and tips to help future students feel confident, prepared, and ready to embrace the adventure ahead…
Three Cities, One Global Journey: Exploring Spain with the UO Staff Grant Program
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This summer, I had the privilege of representing the University of Oregon as a GEO Staff Grant Ambassador, visiting three spectacular Spanish cities where Ducks are diving deep into global learning. Oviedo was my first stop—a city that…
Reflecting on My Experience in New Zealand
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I will be flying home in less than two weeks, and I am very excited to return to UO and see my family. Although I am not home yet, I want to share my reflections as I close out my time in New Zealand. When I first arrived, I expected to be…
Reflecting on My Time in Segovia So Far
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Hello! I'm Ava, and this is my second blog post during my time here in Segovia, Spain, where I'm studying Spanish Language and Culture.I've been living in Spain for almost two months now, and my time abroad has been nothing like I could've…
Returning to Japan
First off, let me establish who I am and my expectations being a Diverse Duck abroad. I’ve actually been to Japan many times now—this would be my third or fourth trip—and the last time I went was for an 8 month study abroad program in Osaka (hence why I want to return there, I fell in love with the…
My First Month in Segovia
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Hi everyone! My name is Ava Momtazi, and I am currently studying Spanish language and culture here in Segovia, Spain.To start off, I must day I've been having an absolute blast. Living in a beautiful, walkable city with cobblestone streets…
Arriving in Svalbard
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Hei hei! My name is Maddy Billups, and I am a fourth year student studying arctic geology in Svalbard, Norway. I am so excited to be sharing my journey abroad with others as part of the GEO Ambassador program, and I hope to illuminate…
My Final Reflection of Studying Abroad
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Hi everyone! As I write this final post, I'm reflecting on how far this journey has taken me. What began as a space for moments, ideas, and reflections has evolved into something much bigger: a record of growth, challenges, and small…
A Wonderful Month Abroad
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Hi everyone! This is Will from the Studio Art in Athens program. I'm officially back home in Oregon after a wonderful month abroad!Unlike some of the other GEO Summer programs, Studio Art was one of the last programs of the summer (we…
Reflecting on My Time Abroad
My time spent abroad was wonderful. I'm extremely thankful that I was able to partake in this experience and spend my summer in Europe! I had never been in Europe, trying to adjust to two different countries in two months, but I'm really glad I took a leap of faith and pushed myself beyond my…