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”
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”
Jayson Ito-Adler ’13
Global Studies Major
Butler University-Mexico, Mexico, Spring 2011
CIEE Alicante, Spain, Spring 2012
Currently teaching English in Thailand through CIEE Teach Abroad
My four years at Colby would have been painfully incomplete without either of my semesters abroad (I was a Global Studies major – isn’t studying abroad what we were supposed to do?). I was fortunate to spend five months in the former Mayan capital of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Merida, and later six months in Alicante, a small city on Spain’s scenic Mediterranean coastline. These stretches of time were defining for me in many ways, a series of opportunities to overcome challenging situations and discover what I truly find important. Continue reading “Travel Bug by Jayson Ito-Adler ’13”
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
The Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange is published by the Institute of International Education. Each year IIE conducts an annual statistical survey of campuses regarding the international students in the United States and on U.S. students studying abroad for academic credit.
Continue reading “Celebrate International Education Week, November 16-20, 2015”
Elena Kirillova ‘14
East Asian Studies major / Computer Science minor
Associated Kyoto Program, Japan
Academic Year 2012-2013
As I was wracking my brain trying to figure out why I went abroad, I realized that I myself never had a concrete reason or a proper goal for doing it. My reasoning has always gone something like this, why not just go and see what happens? Continue reading “Why should you study abroad? by Elena Kirillova ‘14”
Emma Rosenfield ‘16
Majors: Biology and Art:Studio
Round River Conservation Studies, Botswana
(Spring 2015)
Re-posted with permission from the Round River Blog
What a week! In preparation for our great journey into the bush, we practiced birding on a sunset cruise, met with various organizations to learn about fieldwork, and cut a few inches off of Hailey’s hair. With everything packed onto/into the three vehicles, we headed out on Wednesday for Santawani. We drove from pavement to dirt roads to tracks amidst towering grasses. After living in camp with monkeys
Kara Witherill ‘15
Global Studies Major; Chemistry and German Minors
AUCP Marseille, France Fall 2013
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program in Germany 2015-16
Embrace being uncomfortable.
Whether you’re studying, working, or just visiting a foreign country, there is nothing more freeing than letting go of the safety net and taking that proverbial step outside of your comfort zone – and staying there. Continue reading “Leave Your Comfort Zone at Home, You Don’t Need It Anymore by Kara Witherill ’15”
Carli R. Jaff ‘16
Major(s): American Studies / Educational Studies: Schools,Society, and Culture
CIEE- Seville- Teaching Development, Spain, Spring 2015
I was extremely nervous before I went abroad– I almost didn’t go. And there were some days while I was in Spain that I thought I shouldn’t have gone abroad. I didn’t think I could leave my comfort zone for 4 months and start completely anew. And maybe I was right– maybe abroad wasn’t for me. I didn’t have the crazy, life-changing experience that everyone talks about, but abroad did change me. Continue reading “I didn’t have the crazy, life-changing experience that everyone talks about, but abroad did change me by Carli Jaff ‘16”
Cam Copeland ’16
Global Studies Major / Managerial Economics Minor
Colby in Dijon, France (Fall 2012)
CIEE Central European Studies Prague, Czech Republic
(Fall 2015)
Before I received the information about Colby in Dijon in the middle of my senior year of high school, I honestly couldn’t have imagined when, to where, and for what purpose my first airplane flight would be. I never really had my eyes set anywhere further than Boston, which has always been easily accessible by train. Anyway, I had a sort of epiphany that I needed to take advantage of this Continue reading “Why FSA Students Should Study Abroad Again—Written by an FSA, for FSA Students by Cam Copeland 16”
Martha Holland ’16
Biology Major / Chemistry Minor
University of Oslo, Norway
(Spring 2015)
I arrived in Oslo last January with two suitcases, three granola bars, and the address of my student village written on a piece of paper. In my mind, I was going to get to my flat, make myself a mug of tea, take the bus to Ikea for sheets and towels, and get some much-needed sleep. This plan was far too ambitious for my first day abroad.
Continue reading “I Found a Home in Oslo by Martha Holland ’16”
Peter Zhang ‘14
Computer Science and Math major
PRESHCO, Cordoba, Spain
Academic Year 2012-2013
Studying abroad greatly influenced the course of life that I have taken.
Continue reading “On the Road: The Right Place To Be by Peter Zhang ‘14”
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