GEO Student Testimonials

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Art and Architecture in London

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Image Studying abroad was an incredibly formative experience for me and is what sparked my interest in art history and museology, even leading me to add art history as an additional minor.My biggest takeaway was learning how to talk about art and…

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…

Learning Italian in Lecce

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Image Studying abroad in Lecce was a fantastic experience.From going to Italian classes in the morning, to the fun evenings, dinners, and weekend excursions GEO planned. I can genuinely say I met the best people and improved my Italian Language…

Studying International Business in London

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Image Going abroad was the best decision I made in college.Studying business in London led me to pursue a global certificate in business and return to London for an internship through Global Works. Each program helped me refine my international…

Amsterdam Through Art and Media

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Image Amsterdam is one of the most amazing places I've ever been to! I was blown away by the art museums and beauty of the city, while also getting to learn about the local history. Being a class on Media Ethics, we learned about ethical…

An Amazing Year in London

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Image Studying Abroad was the MOST amazing experience!It teaches you so much about yourself and how to live in a new unfamiliar place.Spending a year in London allowed me to connect so much deeper with the city, and I will forever consider it the…

Learning to Fight Climate Change in Samoa

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Image The experience was great and I felt immersed in the culture of Samoa, learning the language , the customs, and eating the food, all while learning about climate change, the environment, and how indigenous islanders adapt to climate change.…

Culture and Cinema in Ireland

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Image Going to Ireland with Cinema Studies in Dublin was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I had such an amazing experience during those 5 weeks.I loved learning about Irish culture through our courses and the time I spent with my…

London in a Global Context

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Image Going on the LIGC summer trip changed my life, I experienced so many new cultures. These photos is something I look back at often, to know that this really happened to me. I’m just so grateful for the opportunity and now I cannot wait…

Living With Locals in Costa Rica

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Image My time in Costa Rica was AMAZING I have so much love and gratitude for the people (Ticos), the experiences and the culture of this rich beautiful country. It quickly became my home away from home.The biggest takeaway from this program were…