Studying abroad in London was a culture shock in a different way than I had imagined. I spoke the language and looked similar to locals; however, the way I thought about moving through a city couldn't have been more different. 

When I arrived at the GEO center in London, they passed out Oyster cards to each participant. Little did I know that this small blue and white card would be my master key to the city. Every bus, train, and tube line was accessible with just a tap. 

When I went to London to study politics, the most common piece of advice I heard about my phone was to keep it away or close at all times so it wouldn’t get stolen. However, nobody mentioned how it is also one of your most powerful tools–even before you arrive in your host country.

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Seeing the bigger picture. 

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I have loved being back in Siena, Italy at the GEO center and working with students from the wine m

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Whether it was biking for hours in the park, flying to a different count

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STEM in London week 1 excursions to the Science Museum to look at the history of medicine in the UK

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My name is Samara Schuman and I graduated from UO this year as a Chinese F

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Spending this past summer in Berlin was an amazing experience!

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These photos were taken throughout my time in the Dolomites.

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My experience studying abroad was amazing!