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”
Grace Baldwin ’17
Majors: Government and Global Studies
CIEE Study Abroad in Amsterdam-Social Sciences
Fall 2015
Amsterdam, oh Amsterdam. How I miss you so much!
I’ve officially been back at Colby for a little over a month now after studying abroad last semester with CIEE in Amsterdam and spending JanPlan in Italy. The transition back to Mayflower Hill has been exhausting, but I think I’m finally starting to get back into the groove of Colby life. Continue reading “Good or Bad, Study Abroad Changes You for the Better”
Patrick Deniger ‘17
Economics major
University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (with IFSA-Butler)
Fall 2015
As I sit in LAX awaiting my connecting flight back home, it seems natural to reflect on the best semester of my life. The international terminal flashes me back to my layover before Continue reading “Reflecting on the best semester of my life by Patrick Deniger ‘17”
Kate Riley ‘16
Psychology, Neuroscience concentration
SIT Madagascar: Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management (spring 2015)
After a couple of weeks back at Colby, its starting to feel like I never left. Classes and commitments have picked up speed, and once again, I find myself caught up in the whirlwind of what comprises life at Colby. Before I continue, I must disclose that I love being busy. I’ve always jam-packed my schedule, running (often literally) from one thing to the next. I can only sit still for so long, and slow summers drive me stir-crazy. Continue reading “Mora Mora, I miss you by Kate Riley ‘16”
On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, over eighty members of the Colby community including students, faculty, and staff gathered to share good food and stories about their study abroad experiences and welcome seniors returning from study abroad back to Colby.
Vera Zhou ‘16
Environmental Science and Economics major
Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies minor
IES Abroad: Freiburg, Germany – Environmental Studies & Sustainability
(Spring 2015)
14 countries and 34 cities, 5 fun classes and sweet sweet Freiburg, it cannot be a better abroad semester for me. Now it’s time for me to go back to Colby and get ready to work a hell of a lot for the senior year. Thanks a ton, Germany/ Europe, for this amazing half a year. I cannot wait to get back to Colby and Foss food (not gonna lie, that’s the part I missed the most)!
— feeling blessed at Frankfurt Airport. Continue reading “14 Countries and 34 Cities, 5 Fun Classes by Vera Zhou ’16”
Welcome back! Whether you came back home last December or are just returning to campus after Jan Plan, some of you may have mixed feelings about coming back or leaving the country where you studied. Returning to the Hill, while exciting, can also be a bit of a culture shock. Continue reading “You’re back! Now What?”
