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The University of Denver sends over 70% of its undergraduates on study abroad programs.

Introducing Ian Duran

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What is/are your major(s)?

English Literature

What is/are your minor(s)?

Film Media and Journalism Studies

What is the name of your study abroad program?

WorldStrides (ISA): Universidad de Belgrano: Latin American Studies

In what city & country is your study abroad program located?

Buenos Aires, Argentina

What is something you would like the blog readers to know about you that they wouldn’t know by just looking at you?

I love cooking. I have been cooking with my mom since I was really little. One of the things I have most enjoyed about Argentina is getting to try new flavors. My mom traveled throughout my early childhood, and brought back with her all the flavors and dishes from the countries she visited. I hope that I can do the same while I travel.

What is one thing that you are most anticipating about your study abroad experience?

I would like to get a better understanding of how we portray Latin American countries in the North and the West, versus how I am actually receiving them. I am already breaking a lot of stigmas that have been created in the United States about South America, and I would like to continue to challenge my preconceived understandings.

Why did you decide to study abroad? or What inspired you to study abroad?

I wanted to study abroad to learn more Spanish. Although Spain is the main ticket attraction for learning Spanish in study abroad programs, I wanted to explore something else. So, I chose Argentina. I made this decision because I felt like I would get a much deeper understanding of the language while being able to soak up the rich culture of South America.

Ian’s Blog Posts
Photo of me playing guitar with the gauchos at a campo in Argentina. This was one of the most formative experience while I have been here, and I feel demonstrates how open the Argentinians are to allowing others to commune with their culture.

Introducing Haylee Griffith

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What is/are your major(s)?

Media Studies

What is/are your minor(s)?

Marketing

What is the name of your study abroad program?

University of Glasgow (Direct Enroll)

In what city & country is your study abroad program located?

Glasgow, Scotland

What is something you would like the blog readers to know about you that they wouldn’t know by just looking at you?

I am a first-generation college student as well as a Colorado native!

What is one thing that you are most anticipating about your study abroad experience?

I am the youngest child and am very close with my parents, so this experience will give me a newfound form of independence I have yet to know. I am excited to learn to be in my own company and begin to feel comfortable doing things alone. I am also excited to meet new people and form friendships I never would have from the comfort of my home.

Why did you decide to study abroad? or What inspired you to study abroad?

Ever since I applied to DU, I knew I wanted to study abroad, and I knew it had to be in Scotland. I have always had a fascination with the country. It has been my dream to visit Scotland one day for as long as I can remember, so there was never a doubt in my mind. DU has made the process very simple since the first time I heard about studying abroad, so I felt this was simply an opportunity I couldn’t pass up on.

HAYLEE’s Blog Posts
My boyfriend and I visiting his family in Texas for New Year’s.