1. Why did you choose this particular location to study abroad?
I chose Cyprus because I have had many friends who have studied here and they said incredible things about it. I have also always been very curious about the country. 2. What has been your favorite meal? My favorite meal would definitely be the "meze", which is similar to a tapas style meal, it comes with over 25 small plates- each one of them were amazing. 3. How does your major tie into your study abroad plans (internships, classes, languages, etc.)? I am a PR major and one of the required courses to take is Marketing, that is what I am taking here. I am also taking a few core curriculum classes. Each of these benefit my major and fulfill my credits. 4. What do you miss most about Susquehanna while you are away? I miss my friends the most. 5. What do you anticipate missing most about your study away location? I will probably miss the flexibility of time here in classes, as well as how close the beaches are. 6. What is the most interesting custom you have witnessed while abroad? The most interesting custom is how warm and welcoming they are to foreigners. They tend to treat foreigners as family, which I truly adore about the culture. 7. If you could describe your experience so far in one word, what would it be? Cosmopolitan 8. What was the most meaningful interaction you have had with a local? The most meaningful interaction I have had so far would be with a girl in my class, Charlotte, who sits next to me in Marketing. I got very sick and missed a whole week of classes, and she was the only one to reach out to me and see if everything was okay. She helped me catch up in class and would check up on me every once in a while to make sure I was alright. 9. Have you had the opportunity to explore your city? Where have you ventured, and why did you select those places? Yes, I have explored. I have gone to the Old City, which is filled with shops, restaurants and cafes. I have also seen all of the town I am staying in. I plan on adventuring to more places including Paphos, Limassol, and Ayia Napa. 10. What is one thing you would tell students planning to study abroad in your location? Take advantage of where you are. This is your time to experience as much as you can, so go out, meet new people, and see new things.
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1. Why did you choose this particular location to study abroad?
I chose Cape Town because I wanted to go somewhere different and fit into my interests. South Africa is a beautiful country with a very intense history and has something for everyone. You have the ability to go to museums, the beach, safaris, sky diving, and other activities. I was also very interested in the political climate of the country, and I wanted to learn more about the diverse local cultures. 2. What has been your favorite meal? So far my favorite traditional South African meal has been Bobotie. Bobotie is a ground beef casserole with an egg topping and is served with yellow rice, raisins and butternut squash. 3. How does your major tie into your study abroad plans (internships, classes, languages, etc.)? As a journalism major I think travelling in general is very important. It helps you understand different cultures and how things are different in other countries. Being in South Africa, which is very politically active, I've learned a lot about politics and the importance of fair media. 4. What do you miss most about Susquehanna while you are away? I really miss my friends and even some of my professors. UCT is a very large school and I even have to catch a bus to some of my classes, so I also miss the close proximity of classes at SU. Overall the differences in size also have a different culture. At SU I had the ability to have one on one time with my professors if there was a problem, and that option isn't really common at a larger school. 5. What do you anticipate missing most about your study away location? I will definitely miss the landscape. Cape Town is a very beautiful and vibrant city. 7. If you could describe your experience so far in one word, what would it be? Life-changing 8. What was the most meaningful interaction you have had with a local? While waiting for the bus shuttle, I had a very deep conversation with one of my South African classmates. We talked about everything from past experiences to future goals. I learned so much from her and I will always cherish that memory. 9. Have you had the opportunity to explore your city? Where have you ventured, and why did you select those places? So far I've been all over Cape Town, from the urban Center City and Waterfront, to the township Gugulethu. I have also went to Muizenburg and Kristenbosch, and I am in the process of planning a safari trip with friends before I come back to the US. I selected those places because I really wanted to see the real Cape Town, the "good and the bad". Each place is unique in its own way and have so much to offer. For example, Muizenburg is great for surfing and Kristenbosch is home to one of the most beautiful botanical gardens I have seen in my entire life. 10. What is one thing you would tell students planning to study abroad in your location? My advice to students that are considering studying in Cape Town to be prepared to venture out of your comfort zone. I would also encourage them to thoroughly research the area 1. Why did you choose this particular location to study abroad?
It had always been a dream of mine to visit Scotland. Everything is a lush green, the weather is mild, and much of the Harry Potter films were filmed here. 2. What has been your favorite meal? When I visited Edinburgh, I tried a couple of more traditional Scottish meals – fish and chips and, of course, haggis. They were both quite good! When it comes to haggis, my advice would be to not think about what you’re eating. 3. How does your major tie into your study abroad plans (internships, classes, languages, etc.)? At the University of Stirling, I am taking two politics courses. These courses both count toward my major, one as a specific requirement, and the other as an elective. 4. What do you miss most about Susquehanna while you are away? I miss fall at Susquehanna. Football games, fresh apples, pumpkin pies, and the colorful trees are all things that I miss. 5. What do you anticipate missing most about your study away location? I think I will miss the beauty of Stirling. The town itself has such cute houses, is easy to navigate and walk through, and the Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle bring in a nice historical aspect. 7. If you could describe your experience so far in one word, what would it be? Incredible. 8. What was the most meaningful interaction you have had with a local? I had a very interesting interaction with a taxi driver during my first week here. When he found out I was American, he began talking to me about the 2016 presidential election. It was really interesting to me, and a political science major, to hear a local Scottish person’s opinion of American politics. 9. Have you had the opportunity to explore your city? Where have you ventured, and why did you select those places? I have had the opportunity to explore my city! The university is located in the northernmost part of the city, and I have ventured as far south as the Stirling Castle. I have crossed the Stirling Bridge, visited the Wallace monument, and walked to the shopping centre and the grocery store, Tesco. Stirling is a city that is very rich in history, and the Wallace Monument is named for William Wallace (if you have seen Braveheart you will know who this is). My flat mates and I all enjoy adventuring together, so we have walked through town quite a bit. 10. What is one thing you would tell students planning to study abroad in your location? Bring rain boots and a good rain jacket. They are the two most essential items for living in Scotland. An umbrella is a nice addition, but not as necessary – it can get quite windy sometimes when it rains, and it can blow your umbrella inside out. 1. Why did you choose this particular location to study abroad?
I have wanted to visit Japan since I was in the third grade. I did not know when I would have another opportunity to go so I decided to take the chance to do so. 2. What has been your favorite meal? Kebab don 3. How does your major tie into your study abroad plans (internships, classes, languages, etc.)? I am able to fulfill one of my statistics requirement for my math major. 4. What do you miss most about Susquehanna while you are away? Oddly enough I really miss the availability of trashcans. There are almost no trashcans anywhere in public so people just have to bring all of their trash home with them. 5. What do you anticipate missing most about your study away location? The conbini (convenience stores). The food at conbini is actually really good, and they even heat it up for you. 6. What is the most interesting custom you have witnessed while abroad? People carry hand towels with them because there are usually no paper towels in bathrooms. 7. If you could describe your experience so far in one word, what would it be? Exhausting 8. What was the most meaningful interaction you have had with a local? There is a daycare on my route from my dorm to the train station. The very first time I walked past all the kids saw me and ran up to the fence to say “Hello.” It was so nice to see them be so enthusiastic to greet me. 9. Have you had the opportunity to explore your city? Where have you ventured, and why did you select those places? I recently got the opportunity to take a guided bike ride around Tokyo and Yokohama. We saw the Nakasendo Trail, the bridge of tears, Yokohama Chinatown, and Tokyo Tower. 10. What is one thing you would tell students planning to study abroad in your location? The train is going to be extremely crowded. You will most likely have to stand and be in very close quarters with strangers. |
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