Study Abroad Bloggers SP12
Morgan Johnson
Major: Psychology
Age: 20
City, Country and School: I am studying at the University of Granada in Granada Spain. ISA
Why did you choose this location? I chose this location because it is a university city and I've always wanted to study abroad in Spain.
Career Goal: I'm not really sure what my career goal is yet.
What are you most excited to do abroad? I am most excited to immerse myself in the culture of Granada, learn the Spanish language better and to travel all across Europe.
What is your favorite item from home that you are bringing? I am bringing my camera because I love photography and it goes everywhere with me already.
Morgan will be photo-blogging throughout her study abroad journey! Check it out:
http://theadventuresofespana.wordpress.com
Campbell Schengel
Major: History
Age: 21
City, Country and School: I am studying at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. ISA
Why did you choose this location? I wanted to go to Europe and the location is in the heart of Europe. Also, I wanted to go to a place with a rich history and be able to travel to a lot of other countries. (By the way, I will have the chance to go to a school that's been around since 1347...)
Career Goal: To become a world traveler like Anthony Bourdain or become a sports historian and work for ESPN or Sports Illustrated.
What are you most excited to do abroad? Meet new people, experience new cultures and traditions and travel and explore what the Czech Republic and Europe have to offer.
What is your favorite item from home that you are bringing? I'll be bringing an open mind, a pen with a journal and of course, an extra pair of underwear!
Taylor Daniel
Major: Psychology
Age: 20
City, Country and School: I am studying at Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand. AsiaLearn
Why did you choose this location? I wanted to live in a culture completely unlike my own. Asia has such a fast-paced lifestyle; Thailand's bustling city of Bangkok seems colorful, challenging and will be a wake-up call to my senses.
Career Goal: To become a Marriage and Family Therapist
What are you most excited to do abroad? Ride an elephant!
What is your favorite item from home that you are bringing? My camera and journal
http://thethai-misright.blogspot.com/
Angela Skowronek
Major: Spanish and Business with a concentration in International Studies
Age: 19
City, Country and School: I am studying at the University of Valencia in Valencia, Spain. ISA
Why did you choose this location? I chose Valencia because it's a big city with a smaller-town feel, and also because it's not as frequented by American study abroad students, so I can get an experience that is true to the culture.
Career Goal: Possibly teaching abroad or international relations for a multinational company... I'm not sure yet, but figuring it out is the fun part.
What are you most excited to do abroad? Seize the day (carpe diem, aprovecha el dia). I apologize for the cliché, but I'm just excited to do things I've never done, see things I've never seen and do everything I can not to waste a single moment abroad.
What is your favorite item from home that you're bringing? A really cool leather-bound journal that was given to me. I want to sit in a little coffee shop or on the beach and write about my travels and document the rhythm of things going on around me.
www.aprovechando-el-dia.blogspot.com
Tyler Nunes
Major: Communications
Age: 22
City, Country and School: I am studying at Tinku University in Cusco, Peru. ISA
Why did you choose this location? I chose to study in Cusco because I wanted to live somewhere with a very different culture from my own. Machu Picchu has also been on my list of top places to visit, which I will be able to do when I'm in Peru!
Career Goal: I want to continue to pursue being a firefighter when I graduate form PLNU. Some of my family has been involved in the fire service, and just being around that atmosphere has made my interest grow in doing it for a living.
What are you most excited to do abroad? I am most excited to live with a family and see the way they live. I am also excited to conquer Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. All in all, I just can't wait to see what new things are thrown my way.
What is your favorite item from home that you are bringing? My favorite items are a picture of my family and some good country music!
Jenna Drinkward
Major: Graphic Design with an Advertising concentration
Age: 19 turning 20 while I'm abroad!
City, Country and School: I am studying at Florence University of the Arts in Florence, Italy. ISA
Why did you choose this location? I have been wanting to go to Europe forver and have heard nothing but great things about Florence. Also, taking art history courses last year made me want to get out and see all of the amazing art work and history of the city for myself.
Career Goal: It is kind of all over the place right now, but I would love to either work with a non profit organization of some kind doing promotional items for events, awareness etc., OR doing something with wedding design.
What are you most excited to do abroad? Eat amazing food, TRAVEL, explore/see all of the history and art of the city and experience being outside of the U.S. for the first time.
What is your favorite item from home that you are bringing? My camera!
Katelin Ridenour and Aly Tate
Major: Managerial and Organizational Communications
Age: Both 20
City, County and School: Katelin will be studying at th University of Seville and Aly will be studying at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, Spain. CEA
Why did you choose this location?
Katelin: One of my goals has always been to live in a Spanish speaking country to better learn the language. Being in Spain gives me the freedom to travel and explore Europe at the same time.
Aly: I wanted to go to a place I'd never been to before that had a lot of culture but was still a larger city, Seville captured me with it's architecture and culture.
Career Goals:
Katelin: I spent this past summer interning for an event planner and fell in love with the creative and social atmosphere. I hope to further pursue event planning following graduation!
Aly: To be a Wedding Coordinator/Designer.
What are you most excited to do abroad?
Katelin: I am excited to become immersed in a completely new culture with the unique experience of living with a host family in Spain.
Aly: I am excited to indulge in the Spanish culture and travel to places I would not usually have the chance to travel to.
What is your favorite item from home that you are bringing?
Katelin: My camera! I can't wait to photograph the incredible sights of Seville.
Aly: My Canon Rebel camera. I can't wait to take pictures of the unique things I'll see.
Katelin and Aly will be doing a joint blog; two different perspectives, two different universities, one city! Check it out:
www.undertheoranges.wordpress.com
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