Current GO Bloggers

Rachel Newman

My name is Rachel, and I am a German Education Major with a minor in Applied Linguistics. I am so excited to be studying in Freiburg, Germany for my sophomore Spring semester! I will be documenting my experiences here: finding vegetarian cuisine, biking everywhere, and attempting to speak only German the entire semester (except for on my blog, I'll make things easier for y'all!). I hope to show you all my daily school life, as well as my pursuits for a yarn store and a yoga studio in this lovely Black Forest city. I can't wait to share my first adventure out of the United States with you in text, photo, and video format!

http://fernwehfreiburg.home.blog

Elda Hricko

I'm Elda, a French and Anthropology major studying in Strasbourg, France. I'm searching for the self-confidence and self-discovery that come with traveling, speaking another language, and trying new things. More academically, I'm curious about outlooks on national identity in a city that has been historically both German and French. I'm writing this blog personally, geared towards my family, my friends, and students going a similar trip. As a person who's always asking questions, I would love to answer any of yours, whether you're a student looking to go on this trip or just curious! Bon voyage, and hope you enjoy reading!

https://petits-mots-de-petite-france.weebly.com/

Ronnell Hodges and Raven Coleman

Hi y’all! I’m Ravén-DaJon Coleman (black sweatshirt) - Sports Media Major and writing enthusiast. I’m Ronnell Hodges (green sweatshirt) - Studies in Early Education major, Music major, and Vocal minor. We are excited to announce that this spring, we will be studying at The University of Ghana in Accra, Ghana. This is our first trip outside of the country and Ravén-DaJon’s first flight.

https://rnrafrica2019.travel.blog

Chris Carvell

I am a sophomore at Susquehanna University studying Psychology and Sociology in pursuit of a PhD in Sociology with a focus on gender, queer theory, and digital media. I currently live in Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pennsylvania, but have also taken residence in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and other places throughout the Central Pennsylvania Region. I am a member of Phi Mu Delta and just served as their alumni chair and previously served as their philanthropy chair. I am also a member of the Student Government Association to which I have served as the Executive Vice President and the President of my class. I am excited to experience a new culture—something so relevant to my courses of study.

https://gomarburg.wordpress.com

Mayra Perez

Hi! My name is Mayra Perez and I am a junior majoring in Political Science and Economics. I will be studying in the captivating city of Rabat, Morocco from late January to mid-May this year through the CIEE Language and Culture Program in Rabat. While taking classes that will help me further develop my Arabic and political science background, I will also have the great opportunity of living with a Moroccan host family while abroad! Although I have traveled outside of the United States before, this is the first time I will be traveling alone and my first traveling to the continent of Africa. I am overly excited to share this life-changing experience with you all and I’ll perhaps even be able to convince you to choose Morocco as your future GO destination!

Julia Lambert

Hi! My name is Julia Lambert. I am a junior studying Sociology and Psychology at SU. In the Spring, I will be studying at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand for about five months. I chose to study in New Zealand for its' marvelous landscape that I look forward to exploring and its' unique Maori culture. I love to hike (or to 'tramp' as they say in New Zealand) so I am looking forward to all the trails New Zealand has to offer! I have never traveled outside of North America, so I am extremely excited for this opportunity!

https://arohajulia.wixsite.com/explorenz

Katherine Petrik

Hi, I’m Katherine Petrik and I go by Kat because 9 letters were a lot for kindergarten me. I’m a biomed and French double major studying in Dakar, Senegal for the Spring 2019 semester. On campus I work as a barista at Charlie’s coffeehouse and I am heavily involved in Beekeeping Club as president for Fall 2018. I enjoy dancing with Belly Dance club and riding horses on the SU English Equestrian team. While away all my classes will be taught in French and one of them will be learning a local language, Wolof. To fully engage in this multilingual society, I’ll be staying with a host family where both French and Wolof is spoken. I’m excited for what lies ahead and grateful to share my experience with the SU community and beyond.

https://destinationdakar.home.blog/

Sam Locandro

Hello, my name is Samantha Locandro. Welcome to my blog where I will be documenting my time studying and exploring abroad. Over the next few months I will be living in Prague, studying at The Charles University. I have never traveled outside of the country on my own, not to mention for such a long period of time, but I am excited (and nervous) to see what awaits.

https://czechyoulater.weebly.com/