GEO Student Testimonials

There is so much I want to say but I don’t really know how to articulate it into words. I think my feelings remained the same throughout my program; I continuously enjoyed the classes, excursions, and all the activities we did. My perspective of life truly widened. Seeing the city, with such a…

  Image I know everyone says this, but studying abroad truly changed my life. I took buses and subways with locals and attended a class in a building where other international students were also studying. Being in Japan felt so much bigger…

My time abroad in the bustling city of Seoul was nothing but memorable and bittersweet. I got to fully immerse myself in Korean culture and build many meaningful friendships. It was such an important time in in my life for growth as I was navigating endless possibilities!Keitlyn NguyenYonsei…

Lola Tagwerker, who participated in the Cinema Studies in Dublin program, turned an incredible experience abroad into a poster presentation at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Learn more about Lola's work below:Eyes on IrelandIt was an honor to study abroad in Ireland this summer, to…

Sadie Creemer, who participated in the Fall 2024 SIT: Health and Human Rights in Kenya program, turned an eye-opening experience abroad into research that was presented at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Learn more about Sadie's work below:Ambulatory System in Kisumu, Kenya: Usage,…

This program fundamentally changed how I am thinking about what I want to do with my future. Having the opportunity to take courses in the field of public health then apply them to an independent research endeavor was the perfect combination of experimental learning. Additionally, living with a…

Studying abroad in Querétaro, Mexico, was an unforgettable experience. I lived with a warm and welcoming host mom who prepared incredible food and always made me feel at home. The small class sizes fostered a relaxed and supportive learning environment, and I still keep in touch with a few friends…

Studying abroad was an amazing experience, one I will never forget. The chance to try new things and have new experiences was such an amazing opportunity. What I loved most was making so many international friends from my classes. The chance to learn French and other student's cultures at the same…

My study abroad experience was everything I was hoping for, but at the same time almost nothing like I first envisioned it. As a Japanese major, I was hoping to be dropped in the deep end and hone in on my language skills to reach a level beyond what I was at, and I hoped to make many friends and…

I had an amazing experience studying abroad, and would recommend it to anyone! It was amazing to practice my Spanish in Oviedo, especially with my host family and in my classes. I loved exploring Oviedo and traveling around Spain with the other students on my program, exploring new cities and…