GEO Student Testimonials
Studying abroad is a transformative experience. Hear firsthand from UO students about their experience abroad. GEO offers 200+ programs in 60+ countries. The World is Your Classroom.
Learning Through a German Summer
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My experience studying abroad was amazing! Every new, fun, and especially awkward moment was a valuable learning experience. There’s no better way to learn about a culture than to see it in person. I hope everyone considering study abroad…
Beaches, Festivals, and History in Italy
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These pictures are from some of the excursions we've done so far to the beach, the Festival Lights and the place where I go to class as well as historical buildings in the province of Lecce. I really recommend this program, is very dynamic…
The Amazing Culture of Kyoto
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The thing that made my study abroad experience memorable were the people. Without our teacher, Professor Kaori Idemaru, the experience wouldn't have been nearly as spectacular as it was. We also had amazing tour guides who were always…
Working in Japan
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Spending my term doing an internship in Tokyo has been nothing short of phenomenal. Tokyo is such a diverse city ethnically, geographically and culturally, so it never fails to bring new exciting adventures. While being here, I’ve seen the…
International Business in Germany
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Hello! I’m Kayleigh and I’m studying abroad in Germany with WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management. I chose this program because I wanted to immerse myself in a new culture and learn more about internal business/marketing.
Studying abroad…
Exploring Archaeology in Mexico
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As an archaeology major, I was beyond thrilled to go to Teotihuacán! It’s one of the most important archaeological sites ever discovered and has such a rich history behind it! I’m so happy that I decided to study abroad because I can…
Interning in Barcelona
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As an investment analyst working for a company in Barcelona, I learned how to navigate a professional work environment in a different culture and managed to expand my linguistic skills to be able to become a valuable asset to my team. My…
Researching in Saudi Arabia
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Kaust provides state of the art technology and research opportunities. I am mostly working with phd and post doc mentors so it has been an amazing opportunity to see their research/experimentation process. Saudi Arabia is also a new…
Eating Good Food and Exploring an Italian Summer
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My study abroad experience thus far has been so illuminating, both personally and culturally. I've been able to become part of the community, and even make friends with local students. On top of that, I have eaten so much good food…
A World of Writing in Japan and Taiwan
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Studying abroad has been a goal of mine for ages. To be onsite while learning is such a great experience — not only are you learning every day in the classroom, but you are constantly learning about another culture through everyday…