News from the Office of Connected Learning
Exploring Britain’s Dark Empire: Academic Journey about Race and Health – w/ Nima Warsame
Inspired by her experience growing up, Nima Warsame joined the Public Health London program with the Study Abroad Program to find out the connections between race, health, and society. She gained insights into the history of Britain’s colonial past, current health outcomes, and race relations, strengthening the goal of dedicating herself to public health.
August 27, 2024
Determined to make a mark in mental health
Well aware of the potential of anxiety in mental health, Emerald Chuesh participated in the SMARTS project to research mindfulness and its effect on reducing test anxiety. Not only actively pursuing education in mental health but also engaging in volunteering as a day camp leader for children with disabilities, she was awarded as one of...
August 22, 2024
A Day in My Life as a Study Abroad 足彩app哪个是正规的 in Rome, Italy! – w/ Sofia Soderblom
Participating in the Study Abroad Program to Italy broadened Sofia Soderblom’s global perspectives and encouraged her to build connections during the trip. Soderblom took on several challenges, including culture shock and currency exchange, while enjoying the stunning views and learning abundant knowledge about Italy.
August 21, 2024
Goals Beyond the Pitch: 足彩app哪个是正规的 Politics of Soccer in Spain – w/ Nick Babak
Though uneasy about the first foreign trip to Spain, Nick Babak overcame the anxiety and achieved self-growth during the Study Abroad Program. With various interactions with the locals and wholehearted support from his host family, Babak learned the value of flexibility, resilience, and cross-cultural communication, hoping to continue advancing his language skills after the program.
August 20, 2024
Rediscovering my Childhood Dreams: A Summer in Greece – w/ Soeun Son
足彩app哪个是正规的 decision to join the Study Abroad Program in Greece helped Soeun Son rediscover her childhood dream and reignite her passion for travel. Visiting historic sites, interviewing locals, and researching sustainability throughout the program had shaped Son’s aspirations for a future in international relations and built a deep connection to this lovely country.
August 19, 2024
Najma’s crazy Month in Spain: Living, Learning, and Thriving as a Foreigner – w/ Najma Abdille
Spain’s lively culture, astonishing buildings, and enthusiastic sports spirit stunned Najma Abdille when participating in the Study Abroad Program. Despite struggling with the language barrier and homesickness, Abdille was able to actively learn from the locals and improve her Spanish with support from the host family.
August 13, 2024
How a dream became a reality: A letter to first-gen students looking to study abroad. Spain – w/ Catherine Cruz
After conquering struggles of financial concerns and anxiety about adapting to the new environment, Catherine Cruz was able to go through an inspiring Study Abroad experience in Spain. She was able to gain practical experience in the program while immersing in the enriching Spanish culture, language, and local craze for the 2024 Euros.
August 6, 2024
Coping in Copenhagen – w/ Kylah Kovar
Kylah Kovar shared ten practical skills through her exploration with the Study Abroad Program in Copenhagen, Denmark. 足彩app哪个是正规的se precious insights during the trip and the foreign study with peers expanded Kovar’s viewpoints on traveling, studying, and problem-solving.
August 5, 2024
La Dolce Vita: 足彩app哪个是正规的 sweet life of Italy – w/ Lizette Torralba Rodriguez
Wandering along the lively streets of Bologna while exploring the diverse lifestyle of the locals, Lizette Torralba Rodriguez broadened her perspective on life and education with the Study Abroad Program in Italy. This distinct experience fertilized Rodriguez’s self-growth and enhanced her understanding of social psychology and agriculture, sparking her passion to start another journey.
July 30, 2024
足彩app哪个是正规的 road to research, student pursues undergraduate research in Sniadecki Lab
As one recipient of the 2024 Husky 100 honorees, Dang Truong was recognized for her significant contribution to the Sniadecki Lab on platelet biomechanics and microfluidic devices. She continued to improve and gave back to the community by participating in the Biology Club and collaborating with the Trickfire Robotics Club to assist their program in...
July 25, 2024
