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Coming Back Feels like Culture Shock Too
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Returning home from a semester abroad is a surprisingly difficult and uncomfortable task.You just spent 4 or 5 months living in a new country, with new people, having new experiences on a daily basis.Transitioning back to your home university and suddenly being back with people you haven’t seen in months is going to feel weird.…
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Navigating My Identity as a White Woman Abroad
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Looking back on my expectations In the United States, one of the many privileges that I enjoy as a white female is the ability to blend in with the majority. When traveling, that’s not always the case. Because I have fair skin and blonde hair, in Argentina I have found that I’m often the object…
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A Random Act of Irish Kindness – A Digital Story
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“Throughout my time in Ireland, I always felt welcomed whether I was out on the dance floor or walking down the street- the Irish people always made me feel right at home.”Sometimes, you just need a hand. In this digital story, Stephanie Errera explains just how refreshing (and unexpected!) Irish kindness can be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LAmxU1vaog Stephanie…
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Communal Living Rooms – A Digital Story
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“I learned that amazing things happen when you open things up and go out and share with others.”What’s British pub culture all about? Bethany realizes that pubs are more than just a place to drink… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JbgpoU0Zjo Bethany C. | English student | Hamilton College | University of Edinburgh Partnership | Spring 2013
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From Scotland to Israel – A Digital Story
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“Scotland and Israel have both spent years trying to become what they are today, fighting for liberation in their respective spheres and will not stop anytime soon, so to ask them to be anything like the more tourist-responsive cities of Europe would be like asking them to forget everything they stand for.”Rikki Eble’s decision to…
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Finding Friendship with the Edinburgh Bhangra Crew – A Digital Story
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I loved the energy and the music, but most of all, I felt welcomed by past members of the Edinburgh Bhangra crew.”Martine finds community in celebrating a traditional Punjabi dance, Bhangra, even when thousands of miles from home. https://youtu.be/QiOEBLLDfFc Martine L. | Astronomy and Physics student | University of Virginia | University of Edinburgh Partnership | Fall…
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Musical Theatre Around the World – A Digital Story
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“As I sang and danced with my new friends, I realized how global musical theater is.“Molly Bogin’s experience of musical theater in New Zealand made her appreciate the international language that is music. https://youtu.be/wA8b6LVgvfI Molly B. | Neuroscience student | Wesleyan University | University of Otago Partnership | Fall 2016
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Why Studying Abroad Was About More Than Me – A Digital Story
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“I’m so glad my decision to study abroad provided my dad and brother with the opportunity to visit Australia as well.”Margie Hislop originally formed questions about her abroad experience based on her own personal experience, not remembering that her inspiration to go abroad stemmed from her father. https://youtu.be/5oSUO9DbE74 Margie H. | Psychology student | Susquehanna…
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She’ll Be ‘Right – A Digital Story
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“Those small changes to my lifestyle ended up having huge impact on my time in Australia and beyond.”Lindsey Nestor was able to find a balance in her usually stressful lifestyle while studying abroad in Australia. https://youtu.be/B9DJvPDPkzQ Lindsey N. | Mechanical Engineering student | Vanderbilt University | University of New South Wales Partnership | Fall 2016
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The Empty Barcelona – A Digital Story
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“I challenged myself to capture the most crowded areas of Barcelona from a human-free angle.”Abby Muehlstein was originally overwhelmed by city life in Barcelona, but grew to love it. https://youtu.be/7agkpZzfDnk Abby M. | Psychology student | Duke University | IFSA Study in Barcelona | Fall 2016