Sophomores – Page 2 – Off-Campus Study Blog

February 10, 2016March 15, 2016

The Wonderful Benefits of Being Uncomfortable by Ava Baker ’18

Ava Baker ’18
Global Studies & Music Majors
JanPlan in India, Kalimpong, India
January 2016

Being uncomfortable is actually quite comfortable. Contradiction? Maybe on the surface, but when you actually think about that statement, it’s quite true! The only way to extend your comfort zone, is to be uncomfortable. The more your “zone” extends, the less things, actions, or people can make you squirm, blush, or hide. And that, my friends, is a beautiful thing because it allows you to open your mind to the blissful wonders of this world. Continue reading “The Wonderful Benefits of Being Uncomfortable by Ava Baker ’18”

February 9, 2016March 15, 2016

2,904 Miles from Home and the Journey Begins by Lucie Gulino ’17

Lucie Gulino ’17
Majors: Anthropology and Philosophy SIT IHP Health and Community: Globalization, Culture, and Care Program
Spring 2016

Hello Family and Friends! As promised, I will be keeping track of my little happenings for the next four months as I travel literally across the globe. In consideration of your time and interests as a reader, I will be dividing my posts up with subheadings–that way you can pick and choose what snippets you want to read and skip others to satisfy your heart’s desire. Continue reading “2,904 Miles from Home and the Journey Begins by Lucie Gulino ’17”

February 9, 2016March 15, 2016

Taking the Libraries With You by Marilyn R. Pukkila

Marilyn R. Pukkila, Scholarly Resources and Services Librarian, Social Sciences and Humanities

To all those who are on their way to, or already arrived at, their off campus adventure, congratulations! We in the Libraries wanted to remind you that just because you’re off campus, it doesn’t mean you aren’t connected to the resources and services of the Libraries. In fact, there’s a web page just for you: http://libguides.colby.edu/offcampus Visit this page for information on your new location, and for guidance on using the Libraries’ online resources while you’re away. Let the explorations begin!

July 28, 2015March 15, 2016

Welcome to Colby Around The World: The OCS blog!

We in Colby’s Off-Campus study office created this blog as a place to share stories, adventures, discoveries, thoughts relating to the off-campus study experience (especially, but not exclusively study abroad). It is intended as a forum where Colby students, faculty, staff, or parents can express and share the many aspects of the experience with others including other students, faculty, staff as well as friends, family and prospective students. Continue reading “Welcome to Colby Around The World: The OCS blog!”