EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 18 MIN
Experiencing Weekend Trips Abroad
from beyondtheborders · host beyondtheborders
In this episode of Beyond the Borders, we sit down with Aaron Heyman, a Sports Management senior at Cal Poly Slo who has navigated 10 different countries during his time abroad.Aaron joins us to pull back the curtain on the "weekend trip" lifestyle. We dive into the logistics of planning and packing, balancing academic rigor with wanderlust, and how being physically present in a new culture changes your perspective in a way a classroom never could. From his favorite destinations to designing the ultimate academic excursion, Aaron shares the insights every student needs before boarding their next flight.In this episode, we discuss:The strategy behind planning and packing for short-term international travel.The reality of balancing schoolwork with exploration.How travel deepens the understanding of global studies.Aaron’s "standout" weekend destination and why it made the top of the list.
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In this episode of Beyond the Borders, we sit down with Aaron Heyman, a Sports Management senior at Cal Poly Slo who has navigated 10 different countries during his time abroad.Aaron joins us to pull back the curtain on the "weekend trip" lifestyle. We dive into the logistics of planning and packing, balancing academic rigor with wanderlust, and how being physically present in a new culture changes your perspective in a way a classroom never could. From his favorite destinations to designing the ultimate academic excursion, Aaron shares the insights every student needs before boarding their next flight.In this episode, we discuss:The strategy behind planning and packing for short-term international travel.The reality of balancing schoolwork with exploration.How travel deepens the understanding of global studies.Aaron’s "standout" weekend destination and why it made the top of the list.
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