GEO Student Testimonials
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Study Abroad: The Best Decision I Ever Made
Studying abroad has broadened my horizons academically, professionally and personally beyond my wildest expectations. During my time abroad, I met with professionals in my field of interest and made life-long connections that will truly benefit my future career. While learning to navigate life in a…
Bliss, Freedom, and Lifelong Friends: My Time Abroad
My exchange left a remarkable impact on me. Everyone says “study abroad changed me.” While I don’t feel like a different person (your problems are still your problems even if you’re abroad), I now have incredible memories to reflect on. I got to live with people from all over the world! I got to…
Architecture Beyond Oregon
Rome offered the perfect backdrop to study architecture, with a mix of both ancient and modern precedents. Studying abroad gave me the opportunity to experience culture and architecture from a very different perspective than at University of Oregon. Architecture in Rome taught me new media skills,…
Scoring Big: A Soccer Internship Abroad
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…
From Nervous to Nostalgic: My Study Abroad in Seoul
Studying abroad in Seoul was hands down the highlight of my college education. Although the COVID-19 pandemic had messed with a lot of my study abroad plans, I was lucky enough that South Korea had their borders open when I went in spring 2022. Although I was nervous to live abroad alone for an…
A Semester at SNU: Connecting with My Korean Identity
I studied at Seoul National University for the 2023 spring semester and had so much fun. I had to study really hard, but between the many hours of class I made lots of memories on campus, at cafes, and at noreabangs (karaoke rooms). As someone with Korean heritage who had never been to Korea before…
Spontaneous Adventures and Lifelong Friendships in Segovia
My study abroad experience in Segovia was amazing, and allowed me to not only learn Spanish but about the world. Before this study abroad I had never been to Europe, but through traveling around Spain and the UK I was able to see a different way of life than I was used to. Being in a different…
Finding Confidence and Creativity in Scandinavia
I was a little nervous going into this program as not a lot of UO students go. But I honestly could not have asked for a better experience abroad as I met so many new people with different backgrounds that helped grow my knowledge both personally and from a design standpoint. I think being in…
A Dream Role in Barcelona: Working with La Vouga
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…
Brighton, Wimbledon, and a Summer to Remember
I had a wonderful time studying abroad in London this summer! After graduation this spring, I was excited that I earned my bachelor’s, yet also hopeful for the opportunity to travel to London before becoming a UO alumni. The Journalism In London program was a great balance between education in the…