Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
This is a picture of a fresh fruit market in Venice, Italy. Sure, they have grocery stores there, but nothing beats the food you buy from the morning markets. Food in Italy just tastes better, simple dishes taste extraordinary. Maybe it is the lust for life...
Credit: Savannah McMullen
Major: History and Cultural Anthropology
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
My heart still longs for Ghana.
This summer, I had the opportunity to spent six of the most challenging, rewarding, and fun weeks of my life in Ghana. I was immersed into a unique culture, tasted the best pineapples in the world, and spent my time...
Credit: Laura Okolie
Major: International Comparative Studies
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
I took this picture outside Blenheim Palace, some 30 minutes away by bus from Oxford. In addition to being an astounding display of art and architecture, the palace itself is hailed as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It was raining that day, hence the umbrella,...
Credit: Jie Wang
Major: Biology/Psychology
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
While in Australia for four weeks this summer, I studied island biogeography. We learned in a manner that was extremely hands on; discussions included why it was safe to swim with a freshwater crocodile but not with a saltwater crocodile, where cane toads come from, why...
Credit: Jordan Gulli
Major: Program II- Astrobiology
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
Caught and wonderfully entangled in Spain's rich history this summer, I have come to appreciate so much more about Spain's history and culture than I previously had. One particular highlight of my experience was our excursion to Asturias. Prior to visiting Asturias, I had never even...
Credit: Rayan Izzeldin
Major: ICS & Spanish
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
Grüßen aus Berlin!
Berlin is truly a unique city, especially in terms of architecture. The highlight of the Duke Summer in Berlin Program was undoubtedly the Art and Architecture of Berlin course. The city is extremely diverse, from Soviet buildings to the Hauptbahnhof (main train station)....
Credit: Nicholas Gregg
Major: Russian
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
This picture was taken on the island of Santorini, where the magnificent sunset is witnessed by hundreds of visitors each day. I almost can't believe that I am the one who took this breathtaking picture.
Duke in Greece was one of the most magical experiences of...
Credit: William Tsai
Major: Biomedical and Electrical Engineer
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:This is one of the 3 bridges that connect the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. It is a symbolic representation of Istanbul as the bridge between Europe and Asia. I would highly encourage you to study abroad in Turkey. I will never forget my time there! -Fernando Revelo La...
Credit: Fernando Revelo La Rotta
Major: Cultural Anthropology and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Arabic)
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
I spent six weeks studying in Geneva, Switzerland and traveling throughout Europe. I was able to tour Switzerland, visiting a castle in Vevey, jazz festival in Montreux, a gorgeous cathedral in Fribourg, and the city of Lausanne with everything it has to offer. I experienced Barcelona,...
Credit: Gabrielle Levac
Major: Statistics
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
As a part of Duke in Geneva, the class visits Chamonix, France, a small town in the Alps with an outstanding view of Mount Blanc. On one of our day hikes after reaching a cafe fairly high up, and eating some delicious stew overlooking the town,...
Credit: Gabrielle Levac
Major: Statistics
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
I had a fantastic opportunity when I traveled to South Africa to study global health. Prior to this trip, I had absolutely no idea what I was going to do after graduating from Duke. Visiting hospitals and seeing health clinics in rural areas had a huge...
Credit: Debbie Xie
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
After swooning over the Royal Wedding all of last semester, I was excited to embark upon my exploration in London. The rich heritage and cultural pulled me in and I can honestly say that my six weeks in London was nothing shy of amazing.
-Victoria Young...
Credit: Victoria Young
Major: English
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
This summer I stayed in Madrid for 6 weeks with the Duke in Spain summer program. Though I have traveled before with my family, this trip marked my first visit abroad on my own. I initially went to Madrid in order to practice Spanish, but once...
Credit: Adiel Mora
Major: Public Policy
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
I was fortunate enough to spend four weeks in Italy this summer with the Duke in Rome program. It was my first glimpse of Europe-the heart of all the art history I had spent years looking at in textbooks. I discovered my affinity for museums and...
Credit: Joy Liu
Major: Public Policy
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office,:
My decision to spend the summer in the United Kingdom through the Duke in Oxford program was probably the best decision I've ever made. From the moment I took the bus from Heathrow airport to the city of Oxford, I was overwhelmed with excitement for the...
Credit: Kawon Lee
Major: English & Philosophy
Postcard from Abroad
Dear Global Education Office:
Shakespeare's Globe
The Duke in London program is built around one philosophical principle: you learn more from going out into the world than sitting in a classroom. It is one of the best summer programs that Duke offers. Full stop. And I say that completely voluntarily....
Credit: Matt Akers
Major: English
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