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Destiny Benway

Destiny Benway

Alumni

I’ve always loved traveling, especially anywhere connected to the ocean. Throughout college, I worked during the school year so I could spend my break...

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Maria Huerta

Maria Huerta

Alumni

What inspired me to go abroad was not just curiosity, but the need to understand the systems that shape people's lives beyond borders. 

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Andrew Messersmith

Andrew Messersmith

Alumni

What inspired me to go abroad was all of the different opportunities that my university provides. I believe that spending a semester abroad can be an ...

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Jonathan Ulicny

Jonathan Ulicny

Alumni

I was inspired to travel abroad because of my commitment to learning more about international cultures and interacting with individuals across Europe....

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Vanessa Chairez

Vanessa Chairez

Alumni

I was inspired to go about because it truly is a once in a lifetime experience and we are only this young once, so why not take advantage of that. It ...

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Alumni

My family has been my motivation and inspiration to go abroad. I come from a family where most of us are complacent with small, everyday life. My fami...

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Kesa Ferguson

Kesa Ferguson

Alumni

My brother was my primary inspiration to go abroad; seeing his transformative experience in China showed me how much a global perspective can change a...

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Lia-Mara Bösch

Lia-Mara Bösch

Alumni

What inspired me to go abroad was partly a requirement of my university, as we have to either complete an internship or study abroad for one semester.

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John Peterson

John Peterson

Alumni

Going abroad was inspired by my desire to step outside my comfort zone and experience life from a different perspective. I wanted to improve my langua...

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José Gonzalo Solís Baca

José Gonzalo Solís Baca

Alumni

Traveling has always been a passion of mine, and the opportunity to experience other cultures deeply inspires me. Going abroad allows me to build genu...

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Amal Azabova

Amal Azabova

Alumni

Although I graduated some time ago and currently live in Prague, I felt a strong desire to return to a structured academic environment. I wanted to re...

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Mikhail Mikhaylov

Mikhail Mikhaylov

Alumni

I wanted to deepen my understanding of the post-Soviet region through direct immersion, especially given my academic focus on conflict mediation. The ...

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Elise Monroe

Elise Monroe

Alumni

I was always determined to study abroad because of the stories my dad told me about his own time living overseas. He once spoke French fluently, and I...

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Makayla Ross

Makayla Ross

Alumni

Studying abroad was not a part of my original 4-year plan. I'd anticipate joining campus clubs, meeting new people and making lifelong friendships, an...

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Grant Dockery

Grant Dockery

Alumni

This was not my first experience studying abroad. I have always loved traveling and experiencing new cultures (I'm a big foodie). I also adore languag...

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Eddie Kaake

Eddie Kaake

Alumni

I had known from a young age that I wanted to study far from home, but due to the illness of one of my parents, I was afraid to make that jump. After ...

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Jon Shepherd

Jon Shepherd

Alumni

My first trip abroad was to Mexico when I was in college, studying Spanish. That experience changed everything for me; it brought the language to life...

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Anika Freestone

Anika Freestone

Alumni

I’ve always wanted to go to Africa, or specifically South Africa, to experience and work with its wildlife since I was a little girl. I’ve wanted to e...

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Mounif Ghrayeb

Mounif Ghrayeb

Alumni

I was inspired by a deep curiosity to experience the world beyond textbooks and classrooms. I’ve always believed that education doesn’t end within fou...

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Janie Kilby

Janie Kilby

Alumni

All three of my older brothers participated in study abroad, and from their experiences and adventures, I discovered my inspiration to have similar ad...

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