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Introducing Brooke Orrill

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What is/are your major(s)?

History, Socio-Legal Studies

What is/are your minor(s)?

International Studies

What is the name of your study abroad program?

City, University of London

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

London, England

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

I have been looking forward to studying abroad for many reasons. I can’t wait to immerse myself in a new culture and situation. Meeting people from around the world in my program will be just as informative and exciting. I also cannot wait to travel around the UK and Europe. I have already gone to 8 countries and looking forward to not only revisiting places but exploring new ones. The friendships will also last a life time.

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

I have wanted to study abroad for as long as I can remember. I grew up with stories about my mom’s time studying abroad and the way her eyes would light up every time was inspiring enough. DU’s study abroad program was a major contributor to my decision to apply and then attend the school. Furthermore, I grew up in Southern California, so getting out of that “bubble” has always been a goal. There is no doubt my life has been privileged and having only lived in limited places has kept me more sheltered than I care to admit. Traveling abroad and studying abroad has given me the chance to see more of the world while learning more about myself.

Cinque Terra, Italy taken 09/19/2022

Introducing Talia Frankel

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Green Mountains, Vermont, USA ©Brian Mohr/ EmberPhoto – All rights reserved

What is/are your major(s)?

Psychology (Cogneuro focus), Communications

What is/are your minor(s)?

Biology

What is the name of your study abroad program?

Institute for American Universities 

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

Aix en Provence, France

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

I am anticipating many incredible personal and cultural experiences both in my study abroad home city of Aix, as well as in the many other cities/countries I hope to travel to while I’m here. I’m thrilled to be meeting so many new people and trying so many new things, but also anticipate the challenges that come with being immersed in a different country’s culture such as homesickness and anxiety.

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

I have been anxiously anticipating my study abroad semester for as long as I can remember. My mom was born in Poland and both of my parents value travel and cultural experiences and have encouraged me and my brother to leap at any opportunity possible to do the same. I was particularly interested in travelling to France as I have often felt that I struggle with foreign languages, but since this was the college language I chose to learn I wanted to see how being immersed in that language would help me expand my skills. 

photo of me at a le Parc National des Calanques in the south of France. It was a beautiful beach that my friends and I hiked into to swim and explore for a day.