Occupational Therapy major Alyssa Eckstein '24 will be studying abroad in Viterbo, Italy during the spring of 2023. Bagnoregio, Province of Viterbo, Italy Ever since discovering that studying abroad was an option in college, I was always fascinated by the idea of immersing myself in a new culture and gaining a global mindset. I have... Continue Reading →
A College Student’s Guide to Travel Writing
Applied Mathematics and English Professional Writing major Ashley Conway '23 attended the Regional Writers of England May-Term Faculty Led Experience in May 2022. She created this piece as a part of her Summer Scholarship, Creative Arts, and Research Project (SCARP) titled Travel Writing: Capturing British Culture through Prose and Image. Traveling is one of the most... Continue Reading →
Be Open to New Experiences When Studying Abroad
International Business major Gavin O'Brien '24 studied abroad in Stirling, Scotland in the spring of 2022. My time abroad was both wonderful and terrifying. I could spend time providing different tips and tricks for the experience, but my biggest takeaway was being open to experiencing something new. I never realized how daunting a task that... Continue Reading →
The Process Before Studying Abroad
Engineering major Michael Young '24 will be studying abroad in Costa Rica in the spring of 2023. Hello, my name is Michael Young! At this point in time, I am about two months away from leaving for a semester abroad in Costa Rica. I’ll share some of my experiences with the process at Etown for... Continue Reading →
10 Tips for Studying Abroad in Ireland
Mechanical Engineer major Natalie Barlow '24 studied abroad in Limerick, Ireland during the spring of 2022. Studying abroad is one of the most exciting decisions a person can make, but I also know it can also be stressful, which is why I composed this list of things to keep in mind before you leave. First,... Continue Reading →
5 Things They Don’t Tell You About Studying Abroad
Occupational Therapy major Madelyn Box '23 studied abroad in Stirling, Scotland during the spring of 2022. Hey! My name is Madelyn Box, and I spent my Spring 2022 semester in Stirling, Scotland, which is about 45 minutes out from Edinburgh. My drive to study abroad was due to my desire to travel outside of the United... Continue Reading →
Patience is Key: Navigating the Study Abroad Application Process
International Business major Alex Lynch '24 will study abroad in Dubrovnik, Croatia during the spring of 2023. As an International Business major, I knew since my first year at Elizabethtown College that one day, I was going to study abroad. During my first two years, I was told that the best thing I could do... Continue Reading →
Top Tips for Blue Jays Studying Abroad
In this blog, Elizabeth Cunningham shares overall tips about studying abroad that should help any Blue Jay during their time abroad.