The summer before coming to Auburn my sister and I decided we were going to spend the entirety of the summer backpacking across Europe. From the beginning of June to the end of July, we saw so many places, experienced so many different cultures, and ate delicious food everywhere we went. After we returned home…
There are a lot of things in the world to see, so I hope I can go and see the world. I left my home to study in the United States. When I heard there was a study abroad program offered by the Herbert Business College to do an internship in Madrid in the…
In high school, I learned of a new term – worldview. A worldview is a cognitive perception of the world and cultures. It is a simple word and has a simple meaning, but I did not understand the importance of worldview until I began to study how it affects the way we live our…
Growing up, I was fascinated with Asian culture. I was intrigued by the unique cultural differences from the other side of the world. As a global studies major, I was able to dive more in depth into learning about other countries and cultures. This is what sparked my drive to start my study abroad experience. …
Esther Ngumbi Post-Doctoral Fellow, Entomology Office of International Programs/University Outreach Esther’s International Involvement: I have a passion for International work. I am heavily engaged in International work both in my native country—Kenya and other countries in our global world. On a beautiful summer day of August, 6, 2011, I attained what at times seemed to…
Nighet Ahmed Graduate student (Ph. D in Adult Education) Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology Nighet’s International Involvement: Today, the United States stands at a threshold of being a diverse and pluralistic society with people from multiple cultures, speaking multiple languages. Similarly, Auburn University has seen an exponential growth in the enrollment of its international student…
For me, my time in Vienna will be remembered as a time of personal growth and self-understanding. During my program, my German skills improved tremendously but more importantly I felt more connected with others. The language barrier proved troublesome at first, but as time progressed communication became easier. My favorite nights were those when my…
Studying abroad is a unique opportunity to learn of new cultures, different languages, lifestyles, religions, and other ways of life. Growing up in Kentucky, I have never been exposed to Muslim culture or Arabic. When I initially heard about Auburn’s Study Abroad in Jordan, I thought of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote, “Never lose an…
“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” It’s a saying that most people have stumbled across multiple times in their lives. It’s probably been a Facebook status, a tweet, a pin on Pinterest, or a post on Tumblr. I always thought it referred to those who you traveled with, who are in…
For my study abroad program, we were required to keep a thesis journal. This journal included a multitude of things including recipes, reflections, responses and impressions, facts, pictures, schedules, and MUCH more. Even though it was a required assignment, I began to appreciate how it let me document every aspect of my program. Following is…