Global Experiences
Oct 26, 2020
SA was Hectic, Man!
Environmental Science student Elizabeth Francis had the opportunity to study abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa. While she was there, she was able to experience a completely different culture, meet new people, and get out of her comfort zone. To read more about her experience, click here.
Jul 28, 2020
Pura Vida – Studying Abroad in Costa Rica
Bella Vassos is a Conservation Biology student who studied abroad in Costa Rica. Not only did she enjoy her new learning environment at school, but she also got to experience the biodiversity of Costa Rica by visiting beaches and going hiking. To read more about Bella's experience, click here.
Jul 27, 2020
Want the Birding Experience of a Lifetime? Go to Ecuador!
Jessica Chastain is a Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology student with a Wildlife Biology concentration who got to travel to Ecuador last Spring. She visited various landscapes across Ecuador, from the Andes mountains to the Amazon basin. Because of this, she was able to see many different species of birds.
Jul 26, 2020
The Heart of Africa
Allie Temple is a Paper Science Engineering and Chemical Engineering student who visited Rwanda over Spring Break. During her trip, her group helped introduce engineering to children in elementary school. Not only did Allie gain teaching experience, but she learned about the culture of Rwanda and connected with the people there.
Jul 24, 2020
Rethinking Tourism
Environmental Sciences major Rebecca Smith traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to learn about sustainable tourism. During her trip, her group met with local entrepreneurs and learned about their businesses and experiences with the tourism industry.
Jul 23, 2020
What It’s Really Like Living With a Host Family (Spoiler: It’s Awesome)
Julianna-Grace Agnini is a Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management student who lived with a host family during her study abroad in Costa Rica. As she got to know them, she began to think of them as her second family. Click here to read more about what her experience was like.
Jul 23, 2020
Ice Ice Daily
Lilly Humphries, a Paper Science and Chemical Engineering student, traveled with the Green Program to Iceland. Not only did she learn about renewable energy, but she got to see the amazing landscape and make new friends during her trip.
Jul 21, 2020
Cross-Cultural Connections in Costa Rica
Kaitlin Bratt is a Sustainable Materials and Technology student who spent a week in Costa Rica. She learned from people in the Iroquois community about their businesses and culture, and she also got to visit sustainability-focused EARTH University. To read more about Kaitlin's experience in Costa Rica, click here.
Jun 19, 2020
Wild Adventure in Ecuador
Yinan Ding is a Natural Resources student who had the opportunity to travel to Ecuador during Spring Break. While her group was there, they were able to experience Ecuadorian wildlife, food, and culture. Read more about Yinan's trip here.
Mar 26, 2020
Finland: The Heart of Europe
Mawadda Almasri, a Sustainable Materials and Technology student, spent a semester studying abroad in Finland. The transition was difficult at first, but she ended up having an incredible, life-changing trip. Read more about Mawadda's time in Finland here.