Everything A Student Needs To Know About Going Abroad
From advising at my desk to a personal experience: How an advisor visit to a GEO Center Transformed my study abroad advising
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 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 month, I had the privilege of representing the University of Oregon as a GEO Ambassador, visiting three spectacular
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 city.)
Amy Sibul, Internships & Career Readiness Director, visits UO students in Spain
This month, I had the privilege of representing the University of Oregon as a GEO Ambassador, visiting three spectacular Spanish cities where Ducks are diving deep into global learning.
My Final Reflection of Studying Abroad
Returning home after studying abroad has been more complicated than expected—coming back as a different person to familiar places. Reintegrating meant realizing that "home" doesn't stay still while you're gone, and neither do you. This final reflection explores identity, growth, and carrying transformative experiences forward into what comes next.
