GEO Student Testimonials
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Spanish Immersion in Oviedo
Studying abroad was easily one of the greatest three months of my life. I was paired with the best host family, who were all so kind and patient with me. I practiced my Spanish and adapted to the language barrier more quickly and easily than I anticipated! But the biggest takeaway for me was how my…
GlobalWorks in Barcelona
My time in Barcelona was truly formative; I made lifelong friends and memories. I gained hands-on advertising experience while living and immersing myself in Spanish culture. I was able to travel to nine countries, experiences I will forever be grateful for! Studying abroad is one of my top college…
GlobalWorks Pre-Med Shadowing in Barcelona
My time abroad in Barcelona was truly life-changing! As a human physiology major on the pre-med track, I grew academically and professionally through clinical shadowing across various specialties in this international healthcare setting! Learning from the skilled doctors and surgeons really…
Intermediate Spanish Immersion in Segovia
During my time abroad, I was able to immerse myself in the culture and enhance my Spanish-speaking skills. Every week, my classmates and I explored Segovia and sometimes took trips to other parts of the country or even abroad. My time abroad allowed me to learn and grow in many ways I did not…
Food, Culture, and Sustainability in Siena
My time studying in Siena, Italy, was one of the most valuable experiences of my life. Living abroad allowed me to immerse myself in a new culture and learn so much about the Italian way of life. I also had the opportunity to make new friends, travel to other parts of Europe, try a ton of new food…
GlobalWorks Pre-Med Shadowing in Rome
I spent four weeks in Rome through a clinical fellowship, shadowing across orthopedic surgery, urology, stroke care, and pediatric surgery. It was an eye-opening experience seeing medicine practiced in a foreign country while navigating a language barrier and still learning so much from each case.…
Wine Marketing in Siena
Studying abroad in Siena, Italy, was a highlight of my college experience. In the wine marketing program, we had the opportunity to work with our peers to consult for real-world clients and learn about the rich history of their wineries. Living abroad for six weeks in a city like Siena truly…
Studying Abroad in Lecce and Siena
My name is Gisele Turchon and I studied abroad twice in Italy through GEO Abroad, in Lecce and Siena. I had the time of my life in both cities, completely opposite of each other. In Siena, I lived in the Torre Contrada and adored my beautiful walk to school everyday with my friends. We went wine…
Food, Culture, and Sustainability in Siena
From January to March, I got to study abroad in Siena, Italy through the Global Education Oregon Program at UO. The program was centered around food, science, and sustainability--during my time there, I was able to immerse myself in Italian culture through my everyday interactions, which were some…
Sustainability and Environmental Science in Medellín
Maggie Trail, a biology major, shares her journey navigating the field of environmental science while immersing herself in Colombia’s dynamic professional landscape through GlobalWorks International Internships. 🌱 From contributing to real-world sustainability initiatives to developing…