Digital Storytelling

British photographer Daniel Meadows describes digital stories as “short, personal multimedia tales told from the heart.” Digital stories can be created by people everywhere, on any subject, and be shared electronically all over the world. Just like traditional storytelling, digital storytelling can focus on anything from recounting a personal tale or historic event to discussing the search for life in other corners of the universe and everything in between.  However, as the name implies, digital storytelling enhances traditional stories through the use of recorded voice, still and moving images, and sound.

If you want to see some digital stories from your very own DU students simply click here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/uofdenver?feature=mhsn#p/c/1523F65736EE2FFC

The DU Study Abroad Office is offering the opportunity to create your very own digital story in order to reflect upon the time you spent abroad. By combining your photos, videos, journal entries, or e-mails you will be able to create a focused piece that will communicate a lesson learned, the value of relationship, or a change in yourself. As students, we all have hundreds of things going on in our lives and probably have little time to reflect on our amazing experiences abroad. Take advantage of this opportunity to create something that is meaningful and lasting

The FREE Digital Storytelling workshop can accommodate 10 participants. Participants must be present for the entire length of the workshop on both days in order to participate. The dates and times are:

Friday, April 29, 2-6pm

Saturday, April 30, 10am – 6pm

For more info please contact Nicole Hubbell at Nicole.hubbell@du.edu

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PACKING.With our tips, this won't end up being your suitcase!

While your study abroad experience may be 3, 4, or 5 months away we all know that packing can be a daunting experience. Exactly how are you supposed to fit your entire life (not to mention 26 pairs of shoes) in 1 or 2 suitcases? By the time that you get around to doing this task you may be worrying about so many other things, such as “Are my language skills up to par?”, or “Will my host family like me?”, that packing will be left up to the very last minute. To help you avoid the stress here are a couple of tips to help you pack like a pro…

  1. Exploring your host city is going to be one of the very first things you do! Make sure you have a pair of comfortable, thick-soled shoes or you (and your feet) will be sorry later
  2. Leave your most prized possessions and valuables at home for the time while abroad. Chances are you are not going to have a safe place to store them
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