Ariel Camacho ’17
Major: Global Studies
Minor: Anthropology
CIEE Madrid: Legal Studies
Spring 2016
View Ariel’s video about her semester in Madrid.
Outreach with the Guías y Scouts by Isabel Holland ’17
Isabel Holland ’17
Major: Environmental Science
Minor: Education
School for Field Studies: Sustainable Development Studies, Costa Rica
Spring 2016
Reposted from SFS News From The Field blog
After a week-long break, we returned to the center feeling refreshed and ready to continue on with the last few weeks of our semester. On Friday we began our Direct Research preparations with a day of statistics classes. Saturday we had the opportunity to participate in community outreach. Over the course of the semester, our outreach activities have included a language exchange with local students, a day-long stay with a local family, sports with the neighbors, and volunteer hours at a recycling center in central Atenas and the university, as well as at a turtle rescue center. Continue reading “Outreach with the Guías y Scouts by Isabel Holland ’17”
How London Taught Me About Diversity by Katherine Smythe ’16
Katherine Smythe ’16
Major: English
University College London with IFSA-Butler
Spring 2015
It’s been nearly five months since I arrived home from London, and I still vividly remember my last morning. I left my flat around 6:15am, the wheels of my two gigantic suitcases Continue reading “How London Taught Me About Diversity by Katherine Smythe ’16”
Thanks and study abroad in Cuba by Carey Powers ’14
Carey Powers ’14
Major:Global Studies
Minor: Women, Gender, Sexuality
Brown in Cuba
Fall 2012
Dear Colby,
Continue reading “Thanks and study abroad in Cuba by Carey Powers ’14”
Photo Version of House Hunters International: Hanoi by Lucie Gulino ’17
Lucie Gulino ’17
Majors: Anthropology and Philosophy
SIT IHP Health and Community: Globalization, Culture, and Care Program
Spring 2016
Continue following Lucie’s study abroad adventures at fourcontinentsfourmonths, A Snapshot of My Semester Abroad!
An American in Bremen by Brandon Blackburn ’17
Brandon Blackburn ’17
Majors: English and German Studies
Minor: Art
Teaching intern at the Ökumenisches Gymnasium in Bremen, Germany
January 2016
Welcome to Germany
—Vierundneunzig, fünfzig Euro bitte.
The woman behind the help desk at DB Bahn Frankfurt smiled expectantly and handed me the printout of my new ticket. I began to run calculations in my head. Let’s see… that’s four.. and nine… no, she must have said ein… but that doesn’t make sense because the tens are zehn… is there another number that sounds like neun? Let’s see: eins, zwei, drei…
—Wie bitte? I asked.
She repeated herself, a bit more slowly this time: Continue reading “An American in Bremen by Brandon Blackburn ’17”
Five Days and Counting by Elisa Stern’17
Elisa Stern ’17Major: Psychology: Neuroscience
Minors: Philosophy and East Asian Studies
Spring 2016
Re-Posted from the IES Abroad Blog
I’ve gotten into the habit of googling the same things over and over again.
“What’s the weather today in Amsterdam?” Continue reading “Five Days and Counting by Elisa Stern’17”
The Jan Plan in Bolivia blog by Winifred Tate
Winifred Tate, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology
The Jan Plan in Bolivia, Cochabamba, Bolivia
January 2016
Professor Tate chronicles the adventures of The Jan Plan in Bolivia course Globalization, Democracy, and Political Transformation in Bolivia and its 13 students.
AY243 / LA243A Course Description: Students will learn a range of perspectives on recent Bolivian history; gain the ability to analyze Bolivian politics, economy, and social relations; and identify and trace critical forms of interconnection between Bolivia and contemporary global systems. Based in Cochabamba, students will live with host families, hear from analysts and activists, gain an understanding of anthropological vocabulary and concepts, conduct original research, and reflect critically on international fieldwork. Scholarships are available for students receiving financial aid through the Latin American Studies Program.
Species Profile: Greater Kudu by Fen Bowen ’17
Fen Bowen ’17
Major: Environmental Policy
Round River Conservation Studies, Botswana
(Spring 2015)
Re-posted with permission from the Round River Blog
Which animal is the largest of the antelope family, and is found patchily in East and Southern Africa? Which animal relies on dense thicket for evasion from predators, and when running will lift its head in order to keep its horns at shoulder level? Which animal has the largest horns of any other, and is greatly sought for the beauty of its horns? Which animal has large rounded ears for superior hearing, and will use loud barks and grunts in order to communicate with each other? Which species’ males are tolerant of each other, and both sexes are polygamous? The Greater Kudu, or Tragelaphus strepsiceros, is all this and more.
Climbing Walsh’s Pyramid by Greyson Butler ’17
Greyson Butler ’17
Biology major
School for Field Studies: Tropical Rainforest Studies, Australia
Fall 2015
Re-posted from the SFS Blog
After two weeks of hard work studying tree-kangaroos, tooth-billed bowerbirds, and the interface of ecotourism and indigenous culture, it was definitely time for a well-deserved brain break for all of us here at Warrawee. This much-needed time off came in the form of our last Cairns weekend of the semester, where we get to spend most of Saturday and Sunday exploring the wealth of entertainment the Wet Tropics provides to travelers Continue reading “Climbing Walsh’s Pyramid by Greyson Butler ’17”
From Flamenco to Squares! by Josh Reed ‘17
Josh Reed ‘17
Environmental Policy
SEA Semester: Sustainability in Polynesian Island Cultures & Ecosystems
Fall 2015
Re-posted from the SEA Semester Blog SEA Currents
Today marks the first full day back at sea. After a brief delay in Cadiz, we are en route to Medeira! Before I dive too deep into talking about today, I want to back track a few days to our night out in Cadiz last Tuesday. After a long day venturing through a city thousands of years old, we came back to the ship to ready ourselves for the evening in the city. With everyone Continue reading –
10/4/15 On Our Way to Mallorca
Another Day in the Pacific by Todd Manley ‘17
Todd Manley ‘17
Major: History; Minor : Managerial Economics
SEA Semester: Ocean Exploration
Fall 2015
Re-posted from the SEA Semester Blog SEA Currents
Life aboard the Robert C. Seamans is never dull. Practical jokes and unpredictable weather seem to keep everyone on their toes and in high spirits. Just yesterday Rachel was on the science deck when, unbeknownst to her, a rogue wave came and gave her a hearty salt water shower. Continue reading –