Studying aboard through GEO's Advertising and PR in Chile program was a wonderful experience. We had the opportunity to create an advertising campaign for Kingston Family Vineyards, a Chilean-American Winery located in the Chile's Casablanca Valley. Using equipment I lent from the J-Cage in the…

Studying abroad was a transformative experience that pushed me out of my comfort zone and broadened my perspective on both the world and myself. Immersing myself in a new culture helped me develop adaptability, independence, and a deeper appreciation for different ways of thinking and communicating…

During my internship, I had the opportunity to work across multiple departments, taking on a variety of responsibilities that honed my skills in education and student affairs. My primary role was as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for three English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes. In this capacity, I…

Before signing up to travel to Zanzibar, Zoey Blechschmidt knew a few things about the East African country. But most importantly, she had a foundation in Swahili, the language commonly spoken there, and cultural knowledge of the geographic area, thanks to her coursework in the College of Arts and…

Studying abroad has been a huge reminder of the importance of expanding my worldview. There were 900 other exchange students from around the world with me at Sciences Po, and every day I learned something new from them. My journalism classes had students from the UK, Singapore, Peru, Ukraine,…

Living in Singapore and traveling in South East Asia changed my life. I was catapulted out of my comfort zone, as I was the only University of Oregon student in the program. I never thought I would find a chosen family with people from across the world. I still talk to the friends I made at least…

Studying abroad was my favorite part of my time in college. It’s very difficult to explain in words what an amazing time my year abroad was. Of course I was there to study, but there is definitely time to explore all over. If there’s something you think you would be interested in doing just go and…

Studying urban planning Copenhagen – a city often referenced as a standard in our courses at the University of Oregon – was a really cool and super educational experience. I also got to travel all around Europe, including visits to Gothenburg, Sweden and Barcelona, with my class, studying different…

The Exploring the Dolomites program was one of the best experiences of my life. Learning about the world firsthand, rather than in a classroom, proved to be more beneficial than I ever imagined. My favorite part was exploring the mountain range and discovering its rich history—the only word to…

I strongly advise all students to consider the fact that studying in Oviedo, Spain, can be an immensely beneficial experience. Living in Asturias allowed me to fully immerse myself in Spanish culture and language, providing a depth of understanding that goes beyond what is possible in a classroom.…