Ariel Camacho ’17
Major: Global Studies
Minor: Anthropology
CIEE Madrid: Legal Studies
Spring 2016
View Ariel’s video about her semester in Madrid.
Leave Your Comfort Zone at Home, You Don’t Need It Anymore by Kara Witherill ’15
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”
I didn’t have the crazy, life-changing experience that everyone talks about, but abroad did change me by Carli Jaff ‘16
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”
Why FSA Students Should Study Abroad Again—Written by an FSA, for FSA Students by Cam Copeland 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”
I Found a Home in Oslo by Martha Holland ’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”
On the Road: The Right Place To Be by Peter Zhang ‘14
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”
Jeg Elsker København (I love Copenhagen) by Alison Grover ’16
Alison Grover ’16
Architecture Major / Anthropology Minor
DIS Copenhagen, Denmark
(Spring 2015)
I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark during Spring 2015. I decided on the DIS Architecture Foundations program because it is such a hands-on design studio, and because Copenhagen has a great selection of modern Danish architecture. And I knew, going into the program, that it would be a great experience, not just academically. But I never expected to love the city and the Danish Continue reading “Jeg Elsker København (I love Copenhagen) by Alison Grover ’16”
Six Reasons to Love France in the Fall by Gabriella DeConti ’18
Gabriella DeConti ’18
Environmental Science Major
First Semester Abroad: Colby in Dijon
(Fall 2014)
It’s been about a year since my semester abroad in Dijon, France and I am still reflecting on the experiences I had there now that I’m back at Colby. This year, as I spend my first fall semester on campus, I am not only looking forward to weekend trips exploring apple orchards or climbing Mount Katahdin, but I am also growing quite nostalgic for my time in Europe. As the leaves turn Continue reading “Six Reasons to Love France in the Fall by Gabriella DeConti ’18”
14 Countries and 34 Cities, 5 Fun Classes by Vera Zhou ’16
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”