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Category: Talia in Copenhagen, Denmark

Now What?? A Few Things I Learned While Abroad and What Happens Next

January 28, 2019 Leave a comment
Talia standing in front of colorful houses in Copenhagen

Hi everyone! I’ve been back home in the US for about two weeks now. I will admit that I did have a bit of reverse culture shock when I first came back. Instead of cobblestone streets and my yellow bike, I was back to driving my van in the suburbs. Instead of my favorite Danish coffee shop and pastries, I

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Feeding Myself Abroad

January 7, 2019 Leave a comment
A variety of lunch meat in blue packaging in supermarket in Copenhagen

When many students go abroad I think there are a few things that they would typically be nervous about. They might ask things like, how will I adapt in a new culture and environment? Will I like my classes? Will there be a language barrier? Will I make friends? For me, however, and I bet a for a few other

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The Jante Law and a Look at Academics at DIS

November 5, 2018 Leave a comment

More than halfway through the semester, my new life in Copenhagen is in full swing. With so many new things happening to me every day—eating new food, trying new types of transportation and activities, and new things to see—it does feel nice to have a set school routine with classes four days a week (and not to mention, classes that

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Staying Active Abroad

October 2, 2018 Leave a comment
Yellow bike laid down on grass with blue sky in background

One of the main reasons I chose to go to school at Amherst was because I knew that I would have the opportunity to stick with my love of playing lacrosse while also receiving the opportunity to study abroad for a semester. At Amherst, I would say that studying abroad is encouraged, regardless of what you are involved in on

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Getting to Know København!

September 6, 2018 Leave a comment
Talia with housemates volunteering and holding shovels

Hej from Copenhagen! I’m finally settling in after being here for about two weeks now. I am thoroughly enjoying getting to know this city a little bit more everyday. Somehow it’s cute and small, but also large and historic at the same time. I also hadn’t traveled very much before this so I am really enjoying living in and exploring

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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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