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The Study Abroadcast
by Chris Carlton
Where should you go? For how long? How can you afford it.....? These are just a few of the questions we discuss on The Study Abroadcast. If you're thinking about studying abroad this is a perfect podcast for you to listen to in order to motivate, and inspire your inner Indiana Jones or Carmen Sandiego. Get ideas from others. Make plans for your own. And for Pete's sake, study abroad...smarter.
Episodes
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South Africa and Reacting to Covid with Chelsi Colleton
"It showed me that I didn't know as much as I thought I did" - Chelsi Colleton Chelsi Colleton knew from a very young age that she wanted to study abroad, and she did just that when she went to South Africa. In this episode we'll hear about her multiple trips, and how Amherst College reacted to /...
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Getting The Perspective of an Advisor With John Morris
In this episode, Citrus College's John Morris discusses what his school did during the pandemic, and informs us what it was like to study abroad in Amsterdam.
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Colombia Bound With Camille Carr
In this episode we learn how Camille Carr was able to get everything but the flights paid for her study abroad trip to Columbia.
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Jamie Fleming On The Importance Of Study Abroad
"One of my biggest passions for sending students abroad is opening up their perspectives and their world views to see that maybe there are other ways of thinking about things" - Jamie Fleming SHOW NOTES Why Jamie decided to study abroad [0:47] Three different locations! (but be aware of the...
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Stacie Berdan On Making the Most Of Your Study Abroad Experience After You Graduate
Stacie Berdan really hit it out of the park in our interview today. If you want to ready yourself after graduation and learn what to be prepared for upon job interviews after you graduate regarding your time abroad, you should definitely give it a listen. Experience is an understatement with this...
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Stefanie Walsh and Michael Bittinger On Why You Should Study Abroad More Than Once
In another Study Abroadcast first, Michael Bittinger and Stefanie Walsh give a dual interview as advisor, and student, respectively. They both have stories, they both give encouragement, and they both agree that you should study abroad more than once, and give practical advice on how to do so in...
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Gilman Recipient, Sue Ronquillo On International Education
SHOW NOTES Sue's role at CSUMB [1:04] Why Sue decided to study abroad [1:54] Gilman award winner [3:14] What a typical day looked like for Sue [3:35] M,T,TH,F classes Landing a job right after graduation [4:42] Traveling Japan, The Phillipines, and Hong Kong Knowing when to clap [6:23] Sue's...
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Measuring Foreign Aid in Ecuador With Cierra Powell
“I got lost, I did not cry, it was honestly just like running a mile, I was just happy I made it back.” — Cierra Powell Our first Gilman Scholarship award winner is on the show today, so yeah; kind of a big deal, and Cierra took advantage of it, in a big way. I haven't interviewed anyone yet, who...
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Advice on Living and Teaching Abroad In Korea and Thailand With Che Moya
"It definitely opened my eyes to how spoiled we are in the U.S" — Che Moya If you're thinking about living abroad, or teaching abroad, then this post is definitely for you. Che Moya lived in Asia for 7 years and met his wife in Thailand. Che does a great job of articulating his journeys and you...
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How To Hack The Study Abroad Process
Latest episode of The Study Abroadcast
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South America, Central America, and Great Advice With Kim Diehl de Yanes
"Once you're out in the real world, and working, you might have more money, but you won't have more time " — Kim Diehl de Yanes Kim did great in this episode, and made me feel like I was still in school, contemplating whether or not to study abroad in her office. Her story is unique, too, as she...
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Keith Dipple Educates Us On Faculty Led Programming
In this interview, IES's Keith Dipple teaches us what faculty led programming is.
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Combatting Sex Trafficking in Spain & Morocco With Kirsten Queoff
"Learning how to understand and be comfortable in uncomfortable situations helped me, and I learned from them" — Kirsten Queoff In this interview we hear about Kirsten's "GLOBAL HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS TRAINING IN SPAIN AND MOROCCO TO COMBAT SEX-TRAFFICKING" faculty led program. The interview is...
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Kirsten Koehler Talks Language Learning, Teaching & Interning in Germany
"Who Am I, what does it mean to be from where I'm from, and how do I explain that to people who are not from the U.S.?" — Kirsten Kohler I think it's safe to say that Kirsten Kohler enjoys Germany, and learning German. You'd have to, to spend 11 months there. Kirsten lived in the town of Freiburg...
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ETSU's John David Discusses Vigo, Spain, Traveling Throughout Europe, and Galician
"We're really fortunate to live in a time where it's so easy to keep in contact with everyone. I feel like 20 years ago none of that would have been possible." — John David (@johndavidmullins) John David, a pre-med student, was the first person I've had on the show that studied abroad in Vigo,...
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How Your Study Abroad Location Can Influence Your Career Path With Tara Efobi
"It was what I needed to keep propelling me forward in the degree that I was pursuing" — Tara Efobi (@taraefobi) Tara Efobi studied abroad and the process worked for her. She was studying fashion and now works, in, you guessed it; fashion. The destination for the interview was Copenhagen, the...
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What Happens When A Class Project Turns Into A Study Abroad Experience
The reason he went to Kenya is actually because of a class project. With out giving away too much detail; the project dealt with water supply trying and how to improve the current process that takes place. You'll have to listen to figure out the how and why. There are also two firsts in this...
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What It's Like To Meet With Your Study Abroad Advisor With Julio Castro
"I always tell students that studying abroad was the most defining thing of my college experience" — Julio Castro I love when I have study abroad advisors on the show because they do a good job of getting students to take the plunge and study abroad. This episode is no different. Julio Castro did…
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Marty Tillman On The Value Study Abroad Brings To Students Entering The Job Market
Marty Tillman (@tillman_marty) and I met at The IIE Global Summit in NYC at The Grand Hyatt Hotel* a few months ago and really hit it off. We were introduced by Amy Baker (@amybakerThePIE) from The PIE News, which is a media company for professionals within the international education...
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Why There is More To Kazakhstan Than Meets The Eye With Phil Boltz
"You have to decide how big (or small) you want your world to be" — Phil Boltz (@PhilBoltz) If you've ever wanted to learn about Kazakhstan, this interview is for you. Fresh off a recent a trip, Phil really gets into the nuts and Boltz 😂of what the country is like and how quickly they are...
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Claudia Gonzalez Talks About Her Faculty Led Programs in China
In this episode Claudia Gonzalez took a break from obtaining a Master's degree and sat down for a few minutes to discuss her faculty led programmed trips to China...both of them. That's right! Claudia actually went to China twice. Listen to this episode, and you won't be afraid of getting lost,...
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Kelly Burello Discusses Scholarships and Studying Abroad in Nigeria
Living in Nigeria as a child 🧒 [1:59] Learning a difficult language 🎓 [3:33] Doubts before leaving 😕 [4:17] Living in Nigeria after receiving the Boren Awards 🇳🇬💸 [5:23] Exactly what Kelly did while she was in Nigeria 😇 [6:26] Going on an African road trip 🚍 [10:10] Visiting SOS Schools…
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Christian Tanja Discusses What It Means To Be A Schwarzman Scholar
SHOW NOTES The birth of SCHWARZMAN SCHOLARS [2:08] The application process ✍ [4:10] Eligibility requirements [5:16] Defining and defying your version of leadership [7:37] Collaborate and playing well with others [8:52] Number of scholars currently selected annually through a competitive process...
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Darla Deardorff on Intercultural Competence
Getting an early start in high school with an exchange to Germany [1:43] Obtaining an internship with the United Nations in Geneva as an undergrad [2:15] Darla's dissertation which can be found in the NC State library [4:03] She's written eight books to date Looking at WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR US TO...
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Diving Into Virtual Internships With Rachael Criso
SHOW NOTES So just what is Virtual Internships? 👨💼 [2:11] Where and when can you do it? 📆 [4:17] Why choose Virtual Internships over a traditional internship 👩💼 [6:01] Rachael's background and qualifications ✏️ [9:30] What is the process that a student goes through in order to sign up 📝...
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Indiana University's Sarah Eiden on Living And Learning Italian
When you take all of your classes in a different language, it's pretty safe to say you're going to come out professionally fluent. That's exactly what happened for Sarah Eiden in this terrific interview I did from her time in Bologna, Italy. “I’m definitely more open minded and patient with…
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$1.50 Meals, Exploring Asia, and Landing a Job After Graduation, With Timmy Bishop
"I think you build a lot of empathy and compassion for how others live and you can use that as a tool for the rest of your life" — Timmy Bishop When the system 'just works' I get excited. That's exactly what happened for Timmy Bishop. This UW - Madison Alum decided to study abroad in Bangkok,...
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How Cameron Peagler Survived Japan On A Fish Allergy
“I would’ve never imagined I could have gone to Japan if it wasn’t for these people meeting me and inspiring me to do more ” — Cameron Peagler (truhiro)
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¢.18 Beers and $10 Sushi With Brandon Losh & Johnny Felsenthal
Brandon Losh and Johnny Felsenthal are basically best friends who studied abroad at the same time, and had two vastly different experiences. After listening to the interview, if you listen to the interview in its entirety you walk away scratching your head wondering who had a better time. It's...
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Why You Shouldn't Let Relationships Get In The Way of Your Study Abroad Experience With Alison Healy
“It’s so important to get out of what you know. It’s so important to try something new and have that fish-out-of-water experience while you’re young.” - Alison Healy Alison Healy is our first guest on the podcast that didn't study abroad. And like any good teacher, she morphs her story into a...
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Getting Lost, Sippin Sangria, and Studying Abroad in Alcalá de Henares with Lexa & Caroline
“One week, being in another country, you’re going to forget about what everyone else is doing in the U.S., and you’re going to be having so many of your own adventures that you’re not going to be homesick at all.” — Lexa & Caroline (@sippin_sangria) This interview couldn't have come at a better...
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Why You NEED To Study Abroad If You're Interested in Fashion With Brielle Saggese
Brielle (@briellesajz) is serious about fashion, and the breadcrumbs prove it. She's slowly making her way around Europe and determined to make a name for herself in the industry. She's interned at both PVH and LUCKY BRAND, has passion for art, travel, and food, and it all comes together in her...
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Studying Abroad in Chile, Exploring South America, and Drinking Pisco Sour With Rachel Mckinzie
First Chile interview...on the board; thanks to Rachel! She's also are first finance major, too, so she's really checking off all the boxes. And honestly, in this interview this interview was pretty much cruise control. Rachel remembered her trip vividly, like she just got off the plane. The…
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Monica Guajardo on Buenos Aires & Spanish Language Immersion
“Every aspect of our program is designed to immerse the student culturally, not only by staying with a home-stay, but also with all of our cultural activities and excursions.” - Monica Guajardo Spanish language immersion in Argentina through SOL 📓 [1:36] Learning the city through public...
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Study Abroad Influence In France With Tiffany Ferguson (ACTION!)
“To be in a country where you don’t speak fluently and you struggle to express yourself [. . . ], it made me so sympathetic, empathetic for people who are in countries where they’re not a native speaker but they’re trying, because I never really knew how difficult it is to represent yourself in a...
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How To Find The Perfect Study Abroad Internship With Melissa Buerkett
The first interview I had with a student who studied abroad with Global Experiences was wildly popular. "Man, I wish I could get more interviews like that," I thought. As luck would have it, a few weeks later I ran into Melissa Buerkett at the annual IIE Summit in NYC, and we decided to get an...
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Nick Trifelos on Internships, Location Selection, & Travel Buddies
Nick Trifelos (@nick.triff) understood his international internship better than anyone I've interviewed to date. He went against the grain and traveled to Europe with a friend. (Why not, right?!) Him and his accomplice strategically selected their study abroad location as if they were setting out...
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Meg Jerrard Talks Studying Abroad, Marketing, & Travel Blogging Adventures
“We’re all about pushing people outside their comfort zones and really inspiring people to get out there and see the world, because we’re so passionate that travel can completely change your mindset and completely reinvigorate your life.” — Meg Jerrard Given that this a website that focuses on...
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Erica Biagini and I Stumble Upon a Great Strategy in Selecting a Study Abroad Location During Her Interview About Bilbao, Spain
“I’m not going to say that every single day was easy during my time abroad . . . but looking back, the fact that I was able to persevere through those times is priceless to me.” — Erica Biagini I've interviewed many a student who studied abroad in Spain, but none that lived in Bilbao; a city with…
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Everything You Need To Know If You Want To Study Abroad in Vietnam with Martina Mazzei
I've been waiting a long time for this because I have heard only good things about this country and can't wait to go myself. Martina Mazzei studied abroad in Vietnam because her school actually has a satellite campus there. Her dorm came with a cleaning service, she was able to hop on the back of…
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Teaching in Spain (twice) With Corinne Kinney
“I’ve never had a student come back saying they regret studying abroad, but I have met with multiple students saying that they regret not studying abroad.” - Corinne Kinney Currently a graduate assistant at UW - Lacrosse, Corinne studied abroad in Grenada, Spain; one of the many hidden, beautiful...
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Botswana Bound with Lauren Goetze
This is now the third interview I've done with a student who studied abroad in this part of the continent, so they must be doing something right down there. The dollar stretches a lot further in Africa, which means you can do a lot more with less. What you want to do is up to you if you decide to...
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What It Was Like To Take A Ferry to Class Every Morning in Thailand With Lindsay Vallance
Lindsay Vallance is the first student on The Study Abroadcast who studied abroad in Bangkok, hell...she is our first student who studied abroad in Thailand. As you guys know I love welcoming firsts and Lindsay fits the bill here. Her interview checks off all the boxes of what makes a great show....
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Zoey Hoffman Tells Us About Her Trip to Costa Rica to Volunteer
“It’s going to push you to see the world a different way and make you a better person” - Zoey Hoffman Davenport University undergraduate Zoey Hoffman is the first student on the show that went abroad specifically to volunteer, and I'm surprised it took so long to get someone on that went this...
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Brittney Rosiles & Mason Najima On Why USAC Is A Viable Option To Consider When Studying Abroad
“If you don’t see it for yourself, it doesn’t really happen.” - Mason Nagima In this dual interview Mason Najima and Brittney Rosiles tells us about their trips to Spain and India, respectively. They did it through an organization called USAC, which stands for University Studies Abroad…
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How Luke Bambrick Started His Summer Trip To London With A Bang
“When I have kids, it is literally going to be mandatory for them to study abroad.” — Luke Bambrick "A once in a lifetime opportunity within a once in a lifetime opportunity" is how I'd describe the start of Luke Bambrick's summer trip to London. Why? Because he was actually able to attend the...
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Meghan Haddy Talks Athens, Greece in This Study Abroadcast First
“It will put you out of your comfort zone, and that might be hard, but it will definitely be worth it.” — Meghan Haddy Meghan Haddy is the first student on the show who studied abroad in Greece. I'm surprised more people don't study abroad here given the climate, exchange rate, and available...
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"Study Abroad in Namibia?" Listening To Michelle Andersen Will Make You Want To Go...Guaranteed
Michelle Andersen (First name IG, last name FB) was one of the most well spoken guests I've had on the show to date. She went on a journey to the southern part of Africa and was kind enough to take us along for the ride here, today. When you hear Namibia it probably doesn't register, but this...
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Why Cameron Zbikowski Decided To Spend Two Years in Australia
He did two years in Australia...TWO YEARS!
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How To Find The PERFECT Study Abroad Program And Not Pay For Any Of It With Maria Gutowski
Before we started the interview I asked Maria what her major was. Then when we started the interview she told me what study abroad program she chose...you can hear my reaction and then Maria is like: "yeah, I know!" She truly found the perfect study abroad program, and I'm hoping that she can be…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Where should you go? For how long? How can you afford it.....? These are just a few of the questions we discuss on The Study Abroadcast. If you're thinking about studying abroad this is a perfect podcast for you to listen to in order to motivate, and inspire your inner Indiana Jones or Carmen Sandiego. Get ideas from others. Make plans for your own. And for Pete's sake, study abroad...smarter.
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