Category: Introductions

Introducing Romina Dadkhah

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The solo shot photo of me is the time when my friends and I went back-country camping in the Sand Dunes. It was one of my best college experiences!

What is/are your major(s)?

Marketing

What is/are your minor(s)?

Business Legal Studies and Film

What is the name of your study abroad program?

ISA: Universidad Pablo de Olavide: Hispanic Studies, Business & Spanish Language

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

Seville, Spain

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

I would like the blog readers to know that I am a first-generation American, and I can speak Farsi fluently. I would also like for readers to know that I am a Colorado native, and I have lived in Colorado my whole life.

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

One thing that I am most anticipating about my study abroad experience are the excursion trips my program offers, specifically the Morocco trip. I cannot wait to tap into my Middle Eastern heritage by camping in Morocco and exploring old mosques in Seville. Seville is a city with a rich history that dates back to the Romans, Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Going on excursion trips to learn about Sevilla’s history and visiting old historical sites will be extremely unique and exciting!

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

I decided to study abroad, because I have never been to Europe or traveled by myself internationally. Both my parents are Iranian immigrants, and I have been to Iran a few times throughout my childhood. However, I have never gotten the opportunity to go elsewhere. My mom passed away when I was 14 and her passing increased financial pressure on my family. The DU Partner Program has made the study abroad experience financially affordable and has given me the opportunity to travel to places I have always wanted to go. I have seen so many of my friends travel abroad, and I talked to professors who have shared their study abroad experiences with me. Their stories and wonderful experiences inspired me to invest in the study abroad experience. One day, I hope to share my stories and experiences with other people.

Romina’s Blog Posts

The second photo is an overlook shot of Acadia, Maine. This was my first time being in the East Coast, and we were standing on the edge of the national park, looking out to the Atlantic Ocean. It felt like I was in the Caribbean, even though I have never been there before 🙂

Introducing Rhianna Lewis

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At my favorite local bookstore in Honesdale, PA!

What is/are your major(s)?

Theatre and English

What is/are your minor(s)?

Sustainability, Leadership, and Spanish

What is the name of your study abroad program?

ISA: American College of Greece: Arts, Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences

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

Athens, Greece

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

Many people wouldn’t know by looking at me that I absolutely love to read! On average, I read about 70 books a year and run an Instagram account to document all of my reads! (@riris.reads) I’m a member of my library at home in Pennsylvania and here in Denver which allows me to have access to e-books, physical books, and audiobooks, all of which I love!!

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

I am very excited to see if there are any changes to my physical health when I go abroad. As someone who has a chronic illness, I have heard time and time again that traveling outside of the US can frequently help improve a multitude of health conditions and general well-being. I am hopeful that once I settle into my new routine there, I can learn what foods and practices make my body respond best so that I can bring these habits back to my life in college in the United States and anywhere else I end up traveling to in the future to be my healthiest, most energetic self!

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

I wanted to study abroad because my degree programs are so flexible here at DU and I knew that it might be difficult for me to go abroad in the future because I will be completely financially independent and need to work on finding my footing in the job world! Right now, I am lucky enough to attend this school that has such a great international education program where I have found support from professors and mentors all over campus to make it a relatively smooth process. I wanted to take advantage of all of these opportunities while I had knowledgeable mentors to fall back on if I needed help while I was at DU or abroad, and this was a huge factor in why I decided to study abroad!

Rhianna’s Blog Posts

My dad and I kayaking on Father’s Day last year on a river near my house.