Introducing Katie Sandoval

What is/are your major(s)?

Journalism & Japanese

What is/are your minor(s)?

Studio Arts

What is the name of your study abroad program?

Doshisha University – Center for Global Education and Japanese Studies

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

Kyoto, Japan

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

I can be quite the shy person till I get used to someone, but that doesn’t really stop me from going out to experience new things.

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

One think I’m most anticipating about my study abroad experience is making new friends while emerging myself in a different culture.

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

I decided to study abroad as a start to hopefully travel and experience different cultures as a photojournalist.

From interterm program in Malta

Introducing Adri Meyer

What is/are your major(s)?

Art

What is/are your minor(s)?

Business Admin. BELS English

What is the name of your study abroad program?

ISA: Universidad Pompeu Fabra: Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Business

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

Barcelona, 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 have done many solo and international travels. I try to prioritize meaningful cultural exchanges and meeting locals! I am also fluent in Spanish.

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

As this will be my second term studying abroad, I cannot wait to apply all I have learned from my previous experience. I am so excited to navigate a new, completely different experience!

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

I knew that I wanted to study abroad before I even applied to college. One of the main reasons I chose DU is for the study abroad opportunities. Coming from a small town I quickly found a love for travel!

Cityscape of Florence