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Category: England

Lea in London, England

August 19, 2019 Leave a comment
Lea in London

Hey y’all! My name is Lea and I am from San Antonio, Texas. I am a proud member of the Class of 2021 and a prouder Latinx and Latin American Studies major. This upcoming Fall, I am excited to be studying abroad in London through the IFSA Queen Mary, University of London Partnership. Throughout my time abroad, I am interested

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Elusive Expectations: Finding My Bearings After a Split Year Abroad

July 17, 2017 Leave a comment
Still life with flowers globe and US passport

Written by Lily Fang ’18 Before I left, I wrote myself a letter. It was my final night on-campus before my junior year abroad. After hauling my remaining clutter to storage, I plopped down at my desk in my now-bare room. It felt unsettlingly empty. I was sad that day. A full year abroad was my longtime dream, but it

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Benjamin in Oxford, England

August 6, 2015 Leave a comment
Steeple at Oxford

As an English major focusing on colonial literature, I chose to study in the United Kingdom in order to better understand the imperialism of the world’s largest empire in history and the culture of some of the greatest literature in the English language. At Amherst, I run for the varsity track (indoor and outdoor) and cross country teams. I am studying English and History

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A Reflection on Why I Chose the Dartmouth Dual Degree Program

December 11, 2020 ccolleton@amherst.edu Leave a comment

Just before my senior year of high school, I attended a summer program called the Power to Move at Central Connecticut State University. Through this program, I met an amazing mentor and worked with a team of students to modify toy ride on, motorized cars for children with limited mobility. It was through this experience I recognized my interest in

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Alumni Retrospective

November 13, 2020 ccolleton@amherst.edu Leave a comment

One of the GEO team’s favorite part of working with students is seeing how their study away experiences continue to impact them post-graduation and into their careers. Below are some alumni reflections on their time abroad and the lasting influences of their experiences.

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A Virtual Semester at Dartmouth

October 21, 2020 ccolleton@amherst.edu Leave a comment

Hello! A month has gone by in my virtual, study away experience, and midterm season has just begun!  This week has been a lot of studying for me, but during the weekend, I took a break and went on a mini hike with my family. Dartmouth is on a quarter system, and this term, I’m taking two engineering courses and

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Amritha at Dartmouth

October 19, 2020 ccolleton@amherst.edu Leave a comment

Hi! My name is Amritha, and I am a junior Biochemistry and Biophysics major from Hartford County, Connecticut. This semester, I am virtually studying away at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire through the Dual Degree Program in Engineering.  Throughout my time studying away, I will use this blog to document my personal growth as I navigate remote study at

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