GEO Student Testimonials

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Learning by Living: My Public Health Journey Abroad

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This program fundamentally changed how I am thinking about what I want to do with my future. Having the opportunity to take courses in the field of public health then apply them to an independent research endeavor was the perfect combination of experimental learning. Additionally, living with a…

Feeling at Home in Querétaro

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Studying abroad in Querétaro, Mexico, was an unforgettable experience. I lived with a warm and welcoming host mom who prepared incredible food and always made me feel at home. The small class sizes fostered a relaxed and supportive learning environment, and I still keep in touch with a few friends…

Experiencing New Cultures in Lyon

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Studying abroad was an amazing experience, one I will never forget. The chance to try new things and have new experiences was such an amazing opportunity. What I loved most was making so many international friends from my classes. The chance to learn French and other student's cultures at the same…

Practicing Japanese and Making Lifelong Friends

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My study abroad experience was everything I was hoping for, but at the same time almost nothing like I first envisioned it. As a Japanese major, I was hoping to be dropped in the deep end and hone in on my language skills to reach a level beyond what I was at, and I hoped to make many friends and…

Studying Abroad is for Everyone

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I had an amazing experience studying abroad, and would recommend it to anyone! It was amazing to practice my Spanish in Oviedo, especially with my host family and in my classes. I loved exploring Oviedo and traveling around Spain with the other students on my program, exploring new cities and…

Living Like a Local, Traveling Like a Pro

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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…

New Friends Abroad

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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…

Brazil Beyond Expectations

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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…

An Unforgettable Internship Down Under

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Image Traveling to Sydney was always a dream of mine since I was in middle school, but I wasn’t sure I could make it happen once I realized I was on track to graduate a year early from the University of Oregon. After I found out about the…

My Journey as a Media Intern at Asia Centre

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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,…