Category College of Education

City building in Madrid, Spain at sunset

Expect the Unexpected

College of Education Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Spain

February 10, 2023
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It has been 16 days. These 16 days abroad have been the most eye-opening days of my life. I knew studying abroad would be an experience, but I did not expect this. Before going abroad, you are told, “These will…

Nina sits on a giant display that reads, "I Seoul U"

Ending My Teenage Years in Seoul

College of Education Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador South Korea

November 10, 2022
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I am very thankful to have spent the last parts of my teenage years in such a beautiful place: Seoul. Not only am I able to experience and have a better understanding of everyday Korean culture and lifestyles, but I…

A scenic view of Huangshan, also known as the Yellow Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China

Unspoken Rules and Making Friends

College of Education Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador South Korea

September 28, 2022
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Korea is a high-context culture, which means people here communicate implicitly, unlike in the U.S. In Korea, there are a lot of different cultural norms, so foreigners entering this country may have difficulty adjusting, especially since Korea doesn’t explicitly mention…

“Sooo… what’s the next step after graduation?”

Australia Chile College of Education Colleges and Schools Countries England Exchange Programs Germany Peer Notes South Korea Spain United Kingdom

May 17, 2016

It’s down to three days until graduation, and for most of us peer advisors, study abroad has greatly impacted the plans we have after walking the stage. As a reminder, peer advisors are available Monday through Friday from 9-5 during…