GEO Student Testimonials

Studying abroad was an experience that I will never forget. I was able to meet new people from other schools and make lifelong connections. Copenhagen was truly the most amazing place, and I cannot recommend it enough. Image…

My GlobalWorks internship in Tokyo during the summer of 2024 was a crucial part of my academic year. Through this experience, I grew both personally and professionally, gaining valuable skills in cross-cultural communication, adaptability, and problem-solving in an international work environment.…

Studying abroad in Greece was incredible. The program is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! It was so thoughtfully curated. We had the chance to meet amazing people as well as cook and eat amazing food! I had the best time ever traveling in Greece with people I’ll be friends with forever!Clara…

I had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Stockholm, Sweden, for the spring semester of my junior year. As an environmental science major, I was curious about the engineering side of sustainability, so I opted to study Environmental Engineering. It was an unforgettable semester - we got to…

Being able to experience living in London was life-changing for me. As a first-gen student, GEO made studying abroad extremely accessible and realistic for me. I made some of my best friends through the program, and I was fortunate enough to meet a group of girls with whom I explored and traveled…

Studying abroad in London last summer was one of the best decisions I made during my college journey. London has always been a dream of mine, and the Summer Business in London program gave me the perfect opportunity to explore the city and truly experience what it would be like to live there.I…

I had the opportunity to study abroad in London through the Pathway Oregon scholarship, traveling with a cohort of 20 students for a month. During this time, I explored London in a Global Context while studying contemporary British politics and society. The program combined coursework, excursions,…

I went abroad to Paris, going into my sophomore year with my best friend, and it was the most amazing experience. We got to learn so much about the city's history, in and out of the classroom, while immersing ourselves in the culture every day. I met so many wonderful people, especially those who…

My time studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea, has been nothing but life-changing and built on meaningful memories! From learning Korean for two years in class to being completely immersed in the culture and language, it has been such a privilege!I was a huge fan of K-pop, K-dramas, Korean food,…

As a Mexican American student who isn’t part of the SOJC, I will always have a deep appreciation for the SOJC and GEO for giving me the opportunity to visit my home country. I’ll never forget the emotions I felt experiencing a plane take off for the first time in my life. Although my time there was…