The first thing I learned during my semester abroad was how to use an induction stove. It was a couple days after the FlixBus had dropped my partner and I…
Last October, we had the privilege of speaking with International Relations major Isabelle Borr about her experience studying Arabic and traveling to Amman, Jordan for a summer studying abroad. This year, we’re catching up with her to hear all about her time in Oman’s capital city, Muscat, during Fall Semester ‘22.
The weather in Michigan is getting colder and colder, so let’s think back to sunnier skies and warmer breezes. For Jayla Irons, last summer meant intensive language classes, exploring châteaux, and hot summer nights in Place Plumereau, the hot spot for after-class dinners and drinks in the city of Tours, France.
In summer 2022, language learner Natalie Harmon (2024) traveled abroad for a life-changing internship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She shared her experiences at the Vos Language School and the Asociación…
Things move quickly in the United States. We tend to be caffeine-addicted, productivity-oriented, plow-through-every-obstacle workers that race through each task at lightning speed. Last year, Gracen Koepele (MSU Class of…
What are you doing after graduation? It is the question that college seniors face every year. To many, the options are overwhelming. You have the whole world at your fingertips;…
A college classroom is one of the ideal environments for learning a language. But sometimes due to issues of accessibility or availability, it just isn’t possible. Casey Orr (2024)’s perseverance has allowed her to find language education in unlikely places, like on the hillside of a tiny town in Portugal.
“You could be missing out on some of the greatest perspectives,” Natalie says, “because you [haven’t] learned the language.”
Anyone who has experienced it will tell you the same thing: if you’re lucky enough to have the opportunity and means to study abroad, do it. For many people, studying abroad is the highlight of their college experience. It is the perfect opportunity to learn about and appreciate other cultures and make memories that are both unforgettable and un-regrettable. For Salina Voegtly, that is exactly what her summer in Italy consisted of.
Language learners are among some of the hardest-working students in college. The lessons are rigorous, the commitments are high, and practice must be constant in order to be successful. Matt…