Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
My study abroad experience was phenomenal, and I strongly encourage each and every Duke student to take advantage of this opportunity.
I applied to the Duke in Spain program because I wanted the opportunity to really surround myself with the culture. I am fascinated...
Credit: Alisha Williams
Major: Biology
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Study Abroad Office/Students:
I applied for the Duke program in Berlin because of the opportunity to live with a host family. I was looking to feel grounded in such a huge, metropolitan city, especially coming from tiny Davidson, NC, and I wanted a family away from home. Now, having...
Credit: Todd Resly
Major: German
Celcus Library in Ephesus
A view of the Celcus Library, located in the ruins of Ephesus in the Anatolia region of Turkey....
Credit: Christie Mitchell
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
Duke In Madrid all the way!
I absolutely loved my experience in Spain. Complete immersion and great staff and great field trips easily makes this one of the best programs Duke has to offer! The classes and academics were great too! :)
-Diana Garibaldi...
Credit: Diana Garibaldi
Major: ICS
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
Spending a semester in Glasgow, Scotland not only taught me a lot about a different culture, but it taught me a lot about myself. Studying abroad allowed me to become more independent, and since I didn't have as many extracurricular activities, I was able to...
Credit: Sydney Thomas
Major: Public Policy Studies
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
Hands down, the best decision I made during my study abroad in Japan was requesting a host family. It's a risky venture: What's a more persistent problem than having roommates that you aren't a good match for? But if you are willing to dare and...
Credit: Joo-Young Chang
Major: English
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
The frantic clicking of the shuttle, the near panic when your tour bus shoots past that one famous site, and the overwhelming desire to purchase the signature souvenir are all familiar feelings to the busy, proactive tourist.
Yet, on returning from Japan, I am no...
Credit: Joo-Young Chang
Major: English
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
Supposedly, during World War II, Kyoto was targeted for bombing but was passed over due to strong objections from Henry L. Stimson. He and his wife had spent their second honeymoon in this cultural city and the secretary of war was well aware of its...
Credit: Joo-Young Chang
Major: English
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
Culture at one's doorstep -- one of the major highlights of participating in the Duke in Berlin program is living with my host family. They treat me as one of their own children and share with me over breakfast or a weekend dinner topics ranging...
Credit: Sabrina
Major: ECE
Buddhist Temple in Kunming, China
This picture was taken while I was on a trip with my Chinese host family visiting a Buddhist temple in Kunming....
Credit: Alexandra Tirado
Music in Quito
Músicos andinos - Quito, Ecuador, Spring 2009...
Credit: Amanda Kelso
Imbabura Province, Ecuador
Duke in the Andes (F08) - Imbabura Province, Ecuador...
Credit: Unknown
On top of the Reichstag
We climbed to the top of the Reichstag for a group photo. (Spring 2009)...
Credit: Albert Karcher
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
Studying in Berlin is like living another life. Living with a host family has immersed me in German to such an extent that I am starting to think and dream in German!
Instead of watching Duke Basketball, every week we go to see concerts in...
Credit: Albert Karcher
Major: Public Policy Studies
EDUCO Staff - Paris
EDUCO Staff - Fall 2007...
Credit: Joy Searles
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
Madagascar was the most incredible experience of my life. I saw things I had never seen before and I saw familiar things from new perspectives. I learned so much about the world and my place within it. After Madagascar, I am more determined than ever...
Credit: Laura Saucier
Major: Biology
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