GEO Student Testimonials

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International Business in Germany

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Image 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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Image 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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Image 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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Image 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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Image 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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Image 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…

Embracing the Local Culture and Community in Tanzania

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Kate, a student from the University of Oregon in America, shares her experience studying abroad in Tanzania. She chose this program because it was in Tanzania, a country in Africa that not many Americans travel to, and the topic of human rights and social justice was exciting. Kate found learning…

Tanzania: A Transformative Experience

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Shaye Beardsley, a University of Oregon student in the human rights and social justice program studying to be a lawyer, shares their transformative experience in Tanzania, where they gained a more diverse, non-Western perspective on the world. Shaye is currently at the MSTCDC campus near River…

Cultural Immersion and Language in Costa Rica: Carosella's Story

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Image Carosella, a recent graduate of the University of Oregon, is using her final bit of coursework to study abroad. She decided to take this opportunity to gain more experience before fully applying for jobs.One of Carosella's favorite parts of…

Expanding Perspective in Costa Rica: Kira's Story

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Image Kira, a third-year student at the University of Oregon, is majoring in environmental science and minoring in sustainable business. She chose to study abroad to supplement her coursework and have a new adventure by immersing herself in a…