From Elizabethtown College to the Global Community
"A country or culture's cultural patterns, or value orientations, are used to describe the cultural values that characterize the dominant group within a culture. These patterns encompass the conditions that contribute to a social group's perception of the world and how they live in that world. Cultural patterns are integrated, dynamic, and can be contradictory.... Continue Reading →
Many students find themselves spending a great deal of money on souvenirs and travel while abroad. Here are some tips to save money and still have a full experience. Souvenirs Souvenirs will generally be most expensive in tourist-heavy areas. If you want to save some money on souvenirs, travel away from tourist attractions and busy... Continue Reading →
Financial matters often limit students' ability to study abroad. If you're looking to go abroad, but you're not sure how to pay for the experience, here are some resources that may be helpful. Understanding Study Abroad Finances First, you may want to consider whether a semester-long or shorter program might be right for you. For... Continue Reading →
It was so hard to narrow this list down to ten things—I could talk about studying abroad for such a long time! But first, a little about me: my name is Hannah, and I studied abroad with SOL Education Abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica. If you are interested in learning Spanish, I highly recommend SOL’s... Continue Reading →
Studying abroad can mean much more than classroom experiences. For students who wish to engage in meaningful life work by volunteering, doing so abroad might be a great choice. The following programs promote volunteer activities for their students, either through the program itself or through affiliated organizations. SOL Education Abroad; Buenos Aires, Argentina This program... Continue Reading →
About the Author: Emma Knight '21 - Spring 2020, Semester in Stirling, Scotland I knew since high school that I wanted to study abroad in college, and with my parents strongly encouraging it, I set up an appointment with the Study Abroad Office almost as soon as I arrived at Elizabethtown College my first year.... Continue Reading →
About the Author: Andrea Guscott '21 - Spring 2020, Semester in Washington, D.C. She is a junior political science major and masters in public policy student. She studied abroad in Washington D.C. through The Washington Center in the spring of her junior year. In the spring semester of 2020, I had the amazing opportunity to... Continue Reading →
If you are part of the LGBTQ community, studying abroad can seem especially daunting. While many study-abroad students worry about acclimating to an unfamiliar culture, LGBTQ students may also fear that their identity could impact their safety and security abroad. This post aims to provide information on LGBTQ rights and support available in various countries... Continue Reading →
Lauren Moyer '21 studied abroad during the Fall 2019 Semester in Sorrento, Italy. In this article, Lauren reflects on the benefits of being a solo traveler and the confidence she gained in herself and her abilities. Being in Italy, there were a few things I figured would happen to me since I was so far... Continue Reading →
Elizabethtown College alumna Caitlin Wilson '16 recently shared her perspective on studying abroad, working with Peace Corps, and more. Caitlin's Peace Corps work took her to Ghana, where she worked as an agriculture volunteer for 27 months. Q. If you had to give your elevator-pitch description of who you are and what you do, what... Continue Reading →
In addition to all of the new countries Elizabethtown College added to their list of affiliated programs this year, the Study Abroad Office also offers new affiliated programs in many countries. If you are interested in studying abroad in Belgium, the Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, or Spain, one of these programs might... Continue Reading →
In the fall of 2019, the Elizabethtown College Study Abroad Office added 14 additional countries to their list of affiliated programs. Students now receive the benefits of an Etown affiliation if they choose to study in Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Poland, and Portugal. If you are interested in studying abroad in any of these countries,... Continue Reading →
In the fall of 2019, the Elizabethtown College Study Abroad Office added 14 additional countries to their list of affiliated programs. Students now receive the benefits of an Etown affiliation if they choose to study in Ghana, Mexico, Morocco, and South Africa. Etown has also introduced new program options in New Zealand. If you are... Continue Reading →
In the fall of 2019, the Elizabethtown College Study Abroad Office added 14 additional countries to their list of affiliated programs. Students now receive the benefits of an Etown affiliation if they choose to study in China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam. If you are interested in studying abroad in any of these countries,... Continue Reading →
I had a bit of a gelato problem when I studied abroad in Florence, Italy; I'm not going to deny that. Not exactly ice cream and not exactly Italian ice and yet not exactly frozen yogurt, gelato is a singularly delicious standout among frozen desserts, and I was lucky to have access to it in... Continue Reading →
This is an excerpt from a larger piece for the Honors Program at Elizabethtown College. In it, Samantha shares some of the difficulties she faced and overcame during her year in Marburg, Germany, including the transition from using her German skills in a classroom to applying them in everyday life. Although I wanted to study abroad... Continue Reading →
This is a reflection by Cierra Stevens '20, who recently gave a presentation about her time studying in Dunedin, New Zealand as part of Elizabethtown College's International Education Week. In this article, Cierra discusses the process that led her to have an amazing study abroad experience in New Zealand. I knew I wanted to study... Continue Reading →
J.D. Sterbens '21 and Morgan Sommers '21 used their study abroad experiences in Costa Rica to explore their interests. J.D. pursued a program in veterinary medicine to explore his passion for animals and further his goal of a career in this field. Morgan completed classes in sustainability and marine biology, fitting with her environmental engineering... Continue Reading →
Hello, study abroad blog! My name is Adam Cross, and I’ll be discussing my time studying abroad in Japan. I studied abroad during the fall semester of 2019, and I’ll be going back to Japan in January 2020. I am studying at Nihon University through their Japanese language program. It is so much fun! I’ve... Continue Reading →
Elizabethtown College prides itself on strong programs in various languages - Spanish, French, Japanese, and German - as well as additional courses in American Sign Language, Latin, and even Sanskrit. However, if you are interested in studying a language that Etown does not offer, there are opportunities to do so - by studying abroad! Etown... Continue Reading →
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