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First, keep in mind that there is no “one size fits all” in global education. The choice needs to be an individual one based upon your academic and personal goals. It is important not to rush into a program choice without considering all the options, however tempting it may be to simply follow the choices of your peers. “The road less traveled” often leads to the greatest rewards. So how do you identify the program which is the best fit for you? First, you need to ask yourself some questions about your academic goals, and how the various programs might help you achieve them.

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• Is this a year-long program, or can students enroll for a single semester? • If a summer program, how many weeks is it? • How long can you be away from Duke?

Credits:

• How many credits can you expect to earn on the program? • How many study away credits will your department accept towards a major/ minor/certificate program? • Will you be able to earn the course codes that you need to progress in your degree program? • Level of immersion in the host culture/city: • Is there a Resident Director, or any staff who deal solely with this group of students? • Do you enroll directly in classes at a local university, or is there a separate center for the program? • Are there special classes at the center? If so, in what subjects, and who teaches them? • If you enroll directly at the university, would you be taking separate classes specially designed for program students, or would your classmates be from the host university? • Do you want a high level of support and structure in your program or do you desire to be as independent as possible?

Living arrangements:

• Would you live with a host family, in an apartment, or in a dormitory? • How far is the housing from the university or program center? • How much privacy/personal independence does the housing offer? • Who would arrange the housing and could you switch if it were not satisfactory? • Are meals included? Can the program accommodate students with special dietary needs (e.g. food allergies)?

Fees:

• What do the fees cover? (The cost of tuition, books, housing, meals, special excursions, and airfare may or may not be included.) • Are there not-so-obvious expenses you should take into account? • Are there scholarships available?

Eligibility requirements and number of participants:

• Is there a minimum GPA for the program? • Are there prerequisites and do you meet them? • Is the program limited to degree-seeking university students? • Is the group large, small, or medium, and do you feel comfortable with the group size? • How selective is the program? Will you need to apply to a back-up program?

Past participants:

• Is it possible to speak with a student who has recently participated in the program?

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When students get ready to travel abroad, they are feeling many things—anxious, exhilarated and ready to enjoy a lower drinking age. But there are several things to remember in addition to substance laws. Many students who study abroad suffer “culture shock” upon their arrival. Be sure to research the country you are traveling to so that you know its customs and traditions. Even in countries where the culture seems very similar to America’s, you may be startled by unexpected differences. For instance, in England there are public urinals on the street. Remember to carry a camera with you so that you can take pictures of the unique spectacles and sights you may find abroad. If you are traveling to a non-English-speaking country, it would also be a good idea to purchase a phrase book so that you can communicate with locals and order food or ask directions. Do not be surprised if you run into local people who do not have positive ideas about American tourists. There are many stereotypes about Americans that are not flattering. For instance, many countries think Americans are naive, unsophisticated, workaholics, religious and unaware of geography. If someone approaches you with one of these stereotypes, try not to respond. It is often best to correct them by example rather than engage in what could become a physical fight. Although you are immersed in and learning about a different culture, you do not have to give up your personal beliefs and customs. Other cultures have different personal boundaries and dining customs, and while you should be respectful of other traditions you do not have to do anything that makes you uncomfortable. Most importantly, remember to enjoy your time abroad and learn as much as possible about life in another country.

WHERE TO START: Semester study abroad applicants will find the Global Education Office for Undergraduates (GEO-U) website’s (http://studyabroad.duke.edu/home/ Getting_Started) Step-By-Step Guide to Study Abroad at Duke very helpful. All students are invited to contact the GEO-U staff with questions about their study abroad plans and opportunities, and are welcome to set up appointments with regional advisors. To do so, please call 919-684-2174.

PROGRAM COSTS: Program costs vary widely and change over time. The costs for Duke programs will be listed on each program’s websites. Do not let costs deter you. Financial aid at Duke is applicable to approved study abroad and Duke domestic programs. Federal financial aid is fully portable. For more information on financial aid, go to Duke’s Office of Financial Aid’s website at http://finaid.duke.edu.

DUKE AND DUKE-APPROVED PROGRAMS: The Duke GEO-U welcomes applicants from accredited colleges and universities for its Duke-administered study abroad and domestic programs. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or preference, sex, or age. Duke reserves the right to make program changes if necessary. Please check out the individual Duke program pages linked from the GEO-U’s Programs page. Information about the differences between studying with a Duke program versus an approved program can be found on the website’s handout, The Two can be found by using the search function on the Programs page.

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Tips and hints when you are abroad

Getting Started

Types of Study Abroad Programs. A listing of all Duke-approved programs

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EUROPE Czech Republic England Germany Greece Ireland Italy the Netherlands Scotland Wales ASIA China Hong Kong Japan Malaysia Singapore South Korea Thailand

Study abroad in the heart of Tuscany, Italy • Masters of Fine Arts in Physical Theater. • Undergraduate semester and summer intensive programs in theater, dance, and music. Check us out online: www.dell-arte.org .com/accademiadellarte .com/adaitaly

The six weeks I spent in France was definitely one of the highlights of my Duke experience. My favorite part about Paris was that there was no thing as an ordinary stroll through the city: every street, every neighborhood, every building, large and small, flourished with history and culture. There was always a monument to see, a museum to explore, a charming café to discover. For anyone considering studying abroad (even engineers like myself), I recommend it without any hesitation. The knowledge I gained from my time abroad is something no textbook could ever convey. – Chelsea He

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About Global Education for Undergraduates at Duke University Duke University is committed to providing an undergraduate education with a truly global perspective. All of us live in a world of increasingly interdependent nations and cultures, and you must be prepared to live and work in an international environment. While you can prepare in part through academic study and open debate at your home college, nothing can match direct experience. An extended encounter with a foreign culture’s different values and languages can teach us how to communicate across the barriers of custom, geography, and politics. Students who have studied globally return with a deeper understanding of other peoples, of their own cultural background, of themselves, and of their place in the world. Duke’s programs provide you with the structure for this personal and intellectual growth. We believe that the best possible global education experience offers students high caliber academics, a strong support system, and the chance to integrate intellectual inquiry into a mosaic of cultural and personal experiences. Going global will change your life. This is true not only in terms of personal development, but in terms of your career. Many students have pursued new interests or made contacts away from Duke that have had unforeseen benefits later on. Whatever your future holds, the time you spend on a study experiences away from Duke will be an undeniable asset. Look through the Global Education for Undergraduates website carefully. Let yourself imagine how one of our programs might enhance your academic and personal growth. Then let us know how we can provide you with more detailed information and any other assistance you might need. We look forward to hearing from you.

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List of Duke Programs Semester

Summer

* Duke in Berlin

* Duke in Australia

* Duke in China

* Duke in Florence

* Duke in Flanders

* Duke in France

* Duke in Geneva

* Duke in Glasgow

* Duke in Ghana

* Duke in Istanbul

* Duke in Greece

* Duke in Los Angeles

* Duke in London - Drama

* Duke in Madrid

* Duke in Mexico

* Duke in NY - Arts & Media

* Duke in NY – Summer Internships in the City

* Duke in NY - Financial Markets and Institutions

* Duke in Oxford

* Duke in St. Petersburg

* Duke in Paris

* Duke in the Andes (Ecuador)

* Duke in Rome

* Duke in Venice

* Duke in Russia

* Global Semester Abroad: India/China

* Duke in Spain

* ICCS - Rome

* Duke Summer in Berlin

* OTS – Tropical Biology in Costa Rica

* Duke in Turkey

* OTS – Tropical Medicine and Public Health in Costa Rica

* Duke in Venice

* OTS – South African Ecology and Conservation

* OTS – Costa Rica Tropical Biology * OTS – South Africa Global Health Issues

Dana Watson (APSI) heading down steps in the Stone Forest in Kunming - Kimberly Kuhn

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American University of Cairo, Egypt (AUC) Arcadia University, Center for Education Abroad Augsburg College, Center for Global Education (Mexico) Australearn (Globalinks) Brown University in Bologna, Italy Butler University, Institute for Study Abroad Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) College Year in Athens Danish Institute of Study Abroad (DIS) Duke in the Andes (semester), Ecuador Duke in Australia (summer) Duke in Berlin (summer/semester) Duke in China (summer/semester) Duke in Flanders (summer) Duke in Florence (semester)/Duke in Venice (summer/semester) Duke in France (semester)/Duke in Paris (summer) Duke in Geneva (summer)/Duke in Oxford (summer) Duke in Ghana (summer) Duke in Glasgow (semester) Duke in Greece (summer) Duke in Istanbul (semester)/Duke in Turkey (summer) Duke in LA domestic (semester) Duke in London Drama (summer) Duke in Mexico (summer) Duke in NY domestic (summer and semester) Duke in Russia (summer)/ Duke in St. Petersburg (semester) Duke in Spain (summer) / Duke in Madrid (semester) Duke Career Center/Duke Financial Aid Global Education Office (GEO-U) Global Semester Abroad Hebrew University, Israel Hendrix College/Accademia dell’Arte Interstudy ICCS Rome (semester)/Duke in Rome (summer) Institute for International Education of Students (IES) Loyola University Chicago: Rome Center Maastricht University, the Netherlands (CES) Marine Lab New York University (NYU) Organization for Tropical Studies, S. Africa and Costa Rica (OTS) School for International Training (SIT) Student GEO Committee/Travel Health Clinic Syracuse University in Strasbourg, France Temple University in Rome Universidad de las Americas Puebla, Mexico (UDLA) University College Dublin University of Melbourne University of St. Andrews, UK University of Western Australia Domestic Exchange Program Open

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Participants in Table Order Universidad de las Americas Puebla, Mexico (UDLA) Danish Institute of Study Abroad (DIS) Australearn (Globalinks) American University of Cairo, Egypt (AUC) Hebrew University, Israel Organization for Tropical Studies, S. Africa and Costa Rica (OTS) Duke in NY domestic (summer and semester) Duke in LA domestic (semester) Duke in Istanbul (semester)/Duke in Turkey (summer) Global Semester Abroad Duke in the Andes (semester), Ecuador Duke in Spain (summer) / Duke in Madrid (sem.) Duke in London Drama (summer) Duke in Flanders Duke in Russia (summer)/ Duke in St. Petersburg (sem.) Duke in Greece (summer) University of Western Australia Interstudy Hendrix College/Accademia dell’Arteq Marine Lab Duke in Geneva/Duke in Oxford(summer) Duke in Ghana Duke in Mexico (summer) Duke in Australia (summer) Augsburg College, Center for Global Education (Mexico) Brown University in Bologna, Italy University College Dublin University of St. Andrews, UK Temple University in Rome Loyola University Chicago: Rome Center Institute for International Education of Students (IES) Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) College Year in Athens (CYA) Butler University, Institute for Study Abroad School for International Training (SIT) Arcadia University, Center for Education Abroad New York University (NYU) Maastricht University, the Netherlands Syracuse University in Strasbourg, France University of Melbourne Global Education Office (GEO-U) Student GEO Committee/Travel Clinic Duke Career Center/Duke Financial Aid ICCS Rome (semester)/Duke in Rome (summer) Duke in France (semester)/Duke in Paris (summer) Duke in Venice (summer/semester), Duke in Florence (semester) Duke in Glasgow (semester) Duke in China (summer/semester) Duke in Berlin (summer/semester) Domestic Exchange Program Open

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Why should I study abroad or on a domestic program? Everyone will give different answers to this question. Duke students who have studied abroad enthusiastically agree about its advantages. They find class work in a setting away from Duke stimulating and their encounters outside the classroom educational and exciting. They come back with a broader, deeper understanding both of another city or country and of their own cultural background. First year students should start planning early to enjoy this unique opportunity.

Is study abroad possible at Duke? Yes! Duke University is committed to providing an internationally grounded liberal education that will enable its students to understand the world better, appreciate the international contributions to knowledge, and to cope effectively with an increasingly intercultural environment. Duke strongly encourages its students to study abroad—direct experience of another culture is the best way to communicate across barriers of custom, language, geography, and politics. An encounter with different values, educational methods, and with a foreign culture can broaden the student’s understanding of the world.

Do students ever participate in multiple global education programs? Yes. The most common combination is summer and fall, or multiple summer programs.

What types of study abroad programs are available to Duke students? There are two types of programs: those administered directly by Duke (“Duke-in” programs), and those sponsored by other American and foreign universities which are approved by Duke. Visit the Programs page at http:// global.duke.edu/geo to search the list of Duke-approved programs.

What is a Duke-administered program? These are programs administered and supervised by Duke. Duke faculty are directly involved, and the courses, in most cases, receive Duke credit and grades like courses on campus. Duke-administered programs appear on the Programs page. “Direct” programs are not Duke-administered programs.

What is a Duke-approved program? These programs are sponsored by other U.S. and foreign universities and are approved for Duke students by the Duke Undergraduate Global Education Committee. Over 120 programs are approved for Duke student participation in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Oceania. Students receive transfer credit toward their degrees. Grades are not recorded on the Duke transcript. Visit the Programs page at http:// global.duke.edu/geo to search through the list of Duke-approved programs.

What about other programs, not in these categories? There are more than a hundred study abroad programs on the Dukeapproved list. If a student is interested in a program not approved or administered by Duke, s/he must meet with a study abroad advisor to discuss the viability of that program. If it appears to be a viable program, students will be allowed to petition for program approval by submitting program information, course approvals, and appropriate rationale to the Duke Undergraduate Global Education Committee, composed of faculty and administrators. The petition will either be approved or not. Students interested in studying at foreign universities by direct enrollment (without a U.S. college program’s sponsorship) may apply directly to these universities in order to attend regular university courses. Direct enrollment must also be approved by the Global Education Committee through the petition process.

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How many Duke-In study abroad programs do we currently have? What are they and how many students attend each year? There are 15 Duke-in semester programs and about 18 summer programs. Among Duke students, the most popular Duke semester program is Duke in Madrid and the most popular summer program is Duke in Oxford.

What about Semester at Sea, or other programs that visit many places in one semester? Duke considers programs such as Semester at Sea and the Scholar Ship to be domestic programs, which means Trinity students can only transfer up to two course credits for a semester program, and Pratt students up to four. Domestic transfer credit is handled by a student’s academic dean, and not the Global Education Office for Undergraduates. The rationale behind this policy is that the programs do not provide an immersion experience abroad.

Where can I find more information about study abroad or domestic programs? The first step for any Duke student who wants to study abroad or at one of Duke’s domestic programs is to read the website at http://global. duke.edu/geo thoroughly. You may also visit the Global Education Office for Undergraduates (GEO-U), Smith Warehouse,114 S. Buchanan Blvd., 2nd Floor, Bay 6. At the office, you will be able to browse the following information:

• program brochures • travel guides • videos • websites • scholarship information • foreign university bulletins • program evaluations from previous participants

The GEO-U assists students in clearing their study abroad plans through Duke and in understanding Duke’s policies on study abroad and study away. After initial visits, students may schedule appointments with the GEO-U advising staff to receive individualized guidance in their planning for the best possible international educational experience. What about housing when I come back to Duke? Students should be in touch with Residence Life and Housing Services (RLHS) to make sure the appropriate forms are submitted at the appropriate times to cancel existing housing plans and to ensure future plans.

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Only 11 percent of American college students choose an Asian country when they study overseas, according to a March 14 article in The Chronicle of Higher Education. At Duke, study abroad in Asian countries also lags behind study in European countries. But participation in elementary Asian languages has been on the rise in the last decade. Statistics provided by the Asian and Middle Eastern Studies department indicate that enrollment numbers for students in elementary Chinese, Hindi, Japanese and Korean classes have increased in the last 10 years. The growth in interest in Asian languages has taken a gradual trajectory at the University. In Fall 2000, 35 students took elementary Chinese, but by Spring 2010 that number increased to 46 students. Enrollment in the course reached its peak in Fall 2007 when 81 students enrolled. Elementary Japanese, Hindi and Korean courses have also experienced increases in enrollment. Whether that increased interest in language studies will lead to higher participation in study abroad in Asia, however, is still unclear.

Duke in China is currently the only Asian program sponsored by the University, though in Fall 2010, the Global Semester Abroad program will allow students to study in both China and India. Junior Alexandra Tirado—who participated in the Duke in China program in both the Spring and Summer of 2009—noted that there are many aspects of the Chinese language which are best learned in an immersion setting, such as tones and intonations. She said this contributed to her decision to study abroad. “I was looking for a program that would help me fulfill my major requirements,” said Tirado, who is an Asian and Middle Eastern Studies major with a concentration in Chinese. “Not many people choose to do the [Duke] program, but I figured the best way to learn Chinese was to go to the country and become immersed in it.” Carolyn Lee, professor of the practice of Chinese and director of the Duke in China program, said a desire for language learning is a critical factor for students that participate in the program. She noted that the focus of the experience is language immersion in a cultural context. “Students chose to apply for Duke in China for both language development and cultural experience,” Lee said. “The program offers intensive language training with a cultural focus.”

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What Should Each Class Be Doing in order to study globally?

Asian language learning increase helps study abroad in China A boost in Asian language learning at Duke may help to increase study abroad enrollment in the region.

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Margaret Riley, director of the Office of Global Education for Undergraduates, noted in an e-mail that the Duke in China summer program enjoys the largest enrollment of any of Duke’s summer programs. But in the past three Springs, Duke in China has had just 24 students study abroad. This Spring, Duke in China was not offered so that the program could be moved to the Fall semester, when the majority of Duke students study abroad. The move may increase enrollment numbers. “I think one of the problems with the program is that it was in the Spring and at Duke it is typical for juniors to go in the Fall semester,” Tirado said. “I think having the program in the Fall will increase the amount of people that participate in the program.” The increased interest in Asian languages, combined with the move, might result in greater Duke participation. “The program has only been growing in the past few years,” Lee said. “Students are more willing to take on a more challenging subject.... The whole spectrum of their intellectual interest has developed and expanded.”

First Year Students:

• Attend the Global Education Fair in September and visit the GEO-U website to explore program offerings and talk with a GEO-U advisor. • Talk to your advisor about course planning for a semester or academic year away from Duke. • Consider a Duke summer abroad program – first year students are welcome to apply!

Sophomores:

• Attend the Global Education Fair in September and visit the GEO-U website to narrow program choices. • Talk to faculty and former study abroad students to get recommendations and advice. Meet with a GEO-U advisor. • Make sure your passport is valid and your immunizations are up to date. • Consider spring semester! Some sophomores are better off spending their spring semester away from Duke, leaving their final two years for core major courses. • Go to MyGlobalEd at http://global.duke.edu/geo to begin the application process.

Juniors

• It’s not too late! Explore options for spring semester or senior year with your mentors and advisors. Memorize the GEO-U website and become a facebook fan. • Consider a Duke summer program – it may be your last chance to grab a unique piece of the Duke experience before launching into the real world.

Seniors

• Yes, even seniors can study abroad! Choose your program carefully and talk with GEO-U and academic advisors about graduation requirements and timelines. • Before leaving Duke, make sure you’ve gone global.

City street near the University of Glasgow. - Nick Gozik

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Postcards from Abroad

Dear Duke Global Education Office: This semester, I traveled from Melbourne to Australia’s heart, the Outback, with a course called “Exploring Central

Dear Global Education Office:

Australia.” There, we spent seven wonderful days camp-

East Side Modernism! I chose Duke in Berlin

ing out by night, listening to lectures by Aboriginal elders by day, and constantly learning about the peoples and the landscapes that lie at the geographical, cultural, and emotional center of this country. My passion is language, so I was thrilled when a Pitjantjatjara elder handed me a primer on his people’s language. A few days later, armed with a handful of vocabulary and verb conjugations, I surprised a few Pitjantjatjara women by greeting them in their own language! Our conversation was brief, but being able to connect with the indigenous people of this land on their own terms -- and not the terms of modern Australia -- was important to me. Out in the Outback, I learned that not all parts of Australia are like Sydney or Melbourne (which are striking in their own way, multicultural and cosmopolitan). In the Center, where Aboriginal culture is still strong, Australians live a different life: harder, drier, but infinitely closer to the land and all the stories it holds. The most obvious example of this poignant man-landscape connection is the mythos around Uluru (formerly Ayers Rock), which holds paramount significance for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. Aborigines see it as a part of their religious outlook, and other Australians see it in a quasi-religious, nationally emblematic way. Either way, this magical Rock moved at least half of my classmates (who were equal parts Australian and foreign) to tears. Australia holds a lot in its landscape, and I am so glad to have experienced it. -Sandeep Prasanna

so that I could come to the home of Bauhaus

Dear Global Education Office:

and the Modern Architecture movement.

This past summer I was given the unique opportunity of par-

I was fortunate enough to live in the East in

ticipating in the Duke in Flanders summer study abroad pro-

Prenzlauer Berg, a neighborhood that’s con-

gram. Under the guidance of Professor Hans J. Van Miegroet,

sidered super hip and has received much at-

we studied visual culture in the Greater Netherlands and its

tention in development in the past 20 years.

underlying historical and socioeconomic assumptions from the Late Medieval to the Early Modern period. We spent the first two weeks living in Amsterdam and traveling to nearby cities such as Haarlem and Utrecht, and then moved to Ghent, Belgium where we spent our final four weeks. Included in the program were visits to major museums, sites, private collections, a critical introduction to research strategies, and discussion sessions with leading scholars in the art history field such as Jan de Maere on art dealing and collecting. The academic experience I had under the guidance of Professor Van Miegroet was inspirational and furthered my excitement about my studies at Duke where I am currently a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts in International Comparative Studies. My focus is in Art History and I will also minor in Spanish. I am spending the fall semester in New York City as a participant in the Duke in New York Arts & Media Program. The educational experiences I had this past summer inspired me to consider art business as a potential profession. I am currently an intern at Christie’s, the worlds leading art business, in the Old Masters and 19th Century Department. I am incredibly thankful for having the opportunity to participate in the Duke in Flanders program as I have developed a passion and interest in a field I’m not sure I would have discovered otherwise. This photo was taken in Ghent during the Ghent Music Festival-one of the biggest international music festivals in Europe. -Anna Ruddle

Every day, I biked around the city and got to Dear Global Education Office for Undergraduates:

see the results of the modern influence in Ber-

The time that I spent in Turkey this past summer was one

lin.

of the best experiences of my life. I picked the Duke in Turkey

A grungy and quirky city, Berlin has every-

program because Turkey offered a unique blend of European

thing from DDR architecture to pink pipes

and Middle Eastern culture that I was eager to experience. Is-

to the East Side Gallery where 1.1 km of the

tanbul was a fabulous city that offered so much to do. Be it ex-

Berlin Wall remain. This picture is one of my

ploring a 500 year old mosque, attending a concert during the

favorites at the gallery as it makes me think of

Jazz festival, or taking a ferry over to the Asian side of the city

man’s profound relationship with architecture

for a day, Istanbul always offered something fascinating to do.

and his ability to impact the way the world

I often forgot that I was not in a major Western European me-

looks and how others respond to their envi-

tropolis until the noise of the city was pierced by the afternoon

ronment!

call to prayer, reminding me that I was in a place so similar, and yet so totally different, from anywhere I had been before. The excursion we took outside the city allowed me to see other wonders the country offered, from the alien landscape of Cappadocia to watching the sunset from Aristotle’s Academy. Study abroad expanded my world view tremendously and gave me the opportunity to explore a part of the world I might not be willing to go by myself. I encourage students to study abroad in order to see the world from a perspective they might not have previously considered. And my advice to students studying abroad: Take lots of pictures, write about your experience, and don’t be worried if you don’t speak the language! – Katie Zimmerman

I specifically looked at the plans for future development in Berlin and hope to apply concepts in Berlin to my future Urban Planning goals. I’m so glad I chose to study in Berlin. -Jenn Burka

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