GEO Student Testimonials

GEO Student Testimonials

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Friends, Beaches, and Sustainable Work: Will's Story in Costa Rica

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  Image Will, a fourth-year economics major and business minor at the University of Oregon, decided to study abroad to immerse himself in a different culture. So far, he feels he's accomplished that goal.One of Will's favorite parts of the…

From Classroom to Cacao: Mason's Transformative Internship in Costa Rica

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Image For Mason, choosing Costa Rica as the destination for his internship wasn't just about gaining professional experience—it was about immersing himself in a culture known for its happiness, sustainability, and deep connection to community."…

Expanding Horizons: Cole's Study Abroad Journey in Costa Rica

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Image As an incoming junior at the University of Oregon studying business administration, Cole Masser decided to embark on a life-changing study abroad experience this summer - and he chose Costa Rica as his destination."I just really wanted to…

Sustainable Business Internship in Costa Rica Blends Academics, Advocacy, and Authentic Connections

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Image Archie Beecroft, a finance major and Spanish minor at the University of Oregon, is making the most of his study abroad experience in Costa Rica through an impactful internship focused on sustainability.As part of his internship with the…

Working as a Londoner

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Image Doing a Globalworks program in London was an amazing experience!I learned so much working alongside my team's directors and designers, gaining hands-on experience with how creative projects come to life.Beyond my professional growth, I was…

Shadowing Physicians and Embracing the Unknown

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Image Studying abroad in Rome was a transformative experience that blended clinical learning with cultural discovery. Through the Atlantis program, I shadowed physicians at San Camillo Hospital across orthopedic surgery, urology, the stroke unit…

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,…

Scoring Big: A Soccer Internship Abroad

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In winter 2023, I had the opportunity to complete a sports business internship with BeFootball, a virtual reality software company based in Madrid, Spain. Although I have always loved sports, soccer was never a sport that I had much appreciation for while growing up in the United States due to…

A Dream Role in Barcelona: Working with La Vouga

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My experience working as a social media manager and model for La Vouga was unforgettable and incredible. I had such an amazing time getting to know the local brand designers and being able to model for such amazing and talented people. My favorite part about working for La Vouga was going to the…