Study Abroad

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Okay, everyone, let’s just jump right in on this study abroad experience everyone has at Goucher with Brandon, a recent graduate. He’s gonna fill you in on how the study abroad program works at Goucher, his transformative time abroad in Italy, and how it impacted his time at Goucher and beyond. Over to you, Brandon.

– Thank you for the intro, Alex. Before coming to Goucher, I never thought about how impactful their study abroad program was going to be. Growing up, I always knew I wanted to travel and explore unfamiliar areas. Coming to Goucher made that easy, and I’m so glad I was able to explore the world. During my sophomore year, I studied abroad for a semester in Sorano, Italy at also known as The School of Management. I was able to live the Italian life with a daily walk to and from school, and so many trips to cafes and gelato shops. I even learned how to make fresh pasta and do so regularly today. My classes were taught in English and I learned so much about my Italian culture while also taking classes that went towards my Business Major. This global education allowed me to bring my experiences abroad back into the classroom once I was back on campus. I loved the ways this program allowed me to balance school and travel too. I took advantage of every moment and traveled to over 30 cities. Goucher believes in the power of a global education. We were one of the first in the nation to fully integrate a study abroad experience into everyone’s college experience. And better yet, there are plenty of scholarship opportunities at no additional cost to make your study abroad affordable. These programs range from three week intensive courses to four year programs. Whatever study abroad program you choose, you will get firsthand experience on what it’s like to global learner. When I first started college, I would not have imagined the impact my study abroad experience had on my life. I learned so much about myself and several other cultures. That was my story. Alex.

– Wow, Brandon that was great. What an amazing experience for anyone who attends Goucher, being able to study abroad in a variety of formats and getting the perspective of experiencing other cultures and places. Your story really shows how Goucher is committed to a global perspective, and makes me very hungry for some of that homemade pasta. Thanks again for sharing, Brandon.