Before this program, I never really questioned how I defined success. Growing up in the United States, success often seemed tied to education, occupation, financial stability, and social status. As I spent more time in India and listened to the experiences of the people around me, I found myself reflecting on whether those were the…
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Comparative Healthcare in Graz: A Final Reflection
The four weeks I spent abroad for the Comparative Healthcare in Graz program felt like a whirlwind of activities and events. After returning to the states and fighting some jetlag, I have had time to reflect on my month in Europe and all that it taught me, both inside and outside of the classroom. Overall,…
Reflecting On My Time in Florence
I knew that this would be the case before I left, but after getting home from my global experience in Florence, I know that this will be one of my most cherished memories of college. I had so much fun being in and learning about another country and culture, but more importantly, I think that…
Post Abroad Reflection
It’s been exactly eight days since I have been back home in the US, specifically my hometown of Latrobe PA. In between the constant unpacking, reunions, and being able to eat all the fast food I have missed , I’ve found myself reflecting back on my past five months abroad. Througout the month of May,…
Finally Seeing What the World Waited 144 Years For
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia has reached a point that many people thought they would never see. After 144 years, the church has finally been completed with the newest addition, the Tower of Jesus Christ. I find it so unbelievable to not only be alive at the same time as the Sagrada Familia being finished, but also…
Ba benneen yoon ak Senegal
My 24 days in Senegal have come to an end and I am going home. As we drive through the empty streets of Dakar (a very rare sight) at 5am on our way to the airport, I feel pangs of sadness. During the trip, I found myself homesick many times but now that I’m going…
Side Quests in Senegal: A Tailor Visit
When I came to Senegal, I was not intending to get any clothing. To me, I felt somewhat shallow to focus on the consumer aspect of the trip instead of the education or the cultural immersion parts. However, my mom changed my mind during a call one evening on the trip. She convinced me that…
Erinnerungskultur: Remembering as a Responsibility
My name is Anne Eloi, and I participated in the Bioscience Breakthroughs in Germany program. During my study abroad experience in Berlin, one of the things that touched me the most was Germany’s culture of remembrance. Before the trip, I knew Berlin had a lot of history, but being there helped me understand that remembrance…
From a Distant Dream to a Possible Future
My name is Anne Eloi, and I participated in the Bioscience Breakthroughs in Germany program. Through my study abroad experience in Berlin, I was able to see science and innovation in a way that felt real, practical, and possible. Studying abroad is important because it widens your perspective. It pushes you to look at life…
Learning Through Observation in Berlin
My name is Anne Eloi, and I participated in the Bioscience Breakthroughs in Germany program. During my study abroad experience in Berlin, I expected cultural differences to show up mostly in big ways, like language, food, traditions, or historical landmarks. Those things were definitely important, but what surprised me most was how much I learned…