The podcast where we talk about study abroad, global programs, and diverse cultural experiences at Santa Clara University.
In this episode, Global Engagement Ambassador and SCU junior Sandy Pham shares her best advice with future students to Seoul, South Korea. Several topics covered in this episode include: building friendships prior to and during one's time abroad, and essential steps to take advantage of the large social influence in Korea!
3/13/24 • 40:45
In this episode, Global Engagement Ambassador and SCU junior Veronica Flores shares her best advice with future students on navigating life in Spain as a fluent Spanish speaker. Several topics covered in this episode include: overcoming language barriers stemming from diverse dialects, exploring cultural disparities between Americans and Spaniards, and discerning how to effectively prioritize time to optimize one's experience while studying abroad.
3/12/24 • 43:53
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Communications major, Nicole Van Stralen, about her fall semester abroad in San Sebastian, Spain at The University of Deusto . We discuss her experiences getting her passport stolen, and what it was like living in an apartment abroad with other SCU students. Nicole is currently a Study Abroad Peer Advisor, and we discuss the hardships of her study abroad program, as well as what it is like to return to SCU.
2/29/24 • 26:16
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student, Rachel Lee, about her semester abroad in England at Queen Mary University of London. Rachel is a Mechanical Engineering major with a Technical Design & Innovation Minor. We delve into how her journey has deepened her connections with her immigrant parents, the challenges she faces as a person of color living abroad, and how discovering international cuisine helped alleviate her homesickness.
2/29/24 • 34:30
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student Alex Xanthos about her study abroad experience in Lisbon, Portugal. Alex shares her insights on acquiring visas, spending time alone, and self care practices while abroad. We also discuss the changes we notice in our identity and global perspective after returning from our abroad experiences.
2/21/24 • 32:45
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Spanish and Communications major, Omar Medina, about his summer program abroad in Seoul, South Korea, and his semester program in Barcelona, Spain with IES. We discuss the cultural transitions he experienced both in South Korea and Spain, and what it was like to go from a summer program to a fall semester program abroad. We also discussed some of the hardships of study abroad programs, as well as what it is like to return to SCU after going abroad for a long period of time.
6/14/23 • 51:45
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Marketing major, Jason Leon, about his summer program abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark through DIS. We discuss how his experience abroad helped him step outside his comfort zone and become more independent, and how the offerings of his program allowed him to explore different parts of Europe as well as experience a unique academic setting. We also chatted about identity abroad, being a Gilman Award recipient, and the cultural transitions he experienced in Denmark.
6/6/23 • 30:05
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Chemistry major, Alisha Burch, about her summer internship abroad in Brisbane, Australia through API Abroad. We discuss how her internship abroad enriched her academic and professional goals, as well as how it has helped her future career plans. We also chatted about identity abroad, being a Gilman Award recipient and LEAD scholar, and the cultural transitions she experienced in Australia.
4/26/23 • 40:15
In this episode, Study Abroad Peer Advisor and SCU junior Tatum Petti shares her best advice with returnees about navigating readjustment to life in the U.S. after studying abroad. Some of the topics in this episode include: the stages of reverse culture shock, personal tips for navigating life back at Santa Clara and how to share aspects of your experience abroad with friends and family.
1/26/23 • 28:43
In this episode, Study Abroad Peer Advisor and SCU senior Cassidy Block shares her best advice with returnees about navigating readjustment to life in the U.S. after studying abroad. Some of the topics in this episode include: experiencing reverse culture shock, submitting course evaluation requests, and how to implement aspects of your experience abroad in your everyday life back at Santa Clara.
1/19/23 • 30:57
In this episode we discuss studying abroad in Nantes France with Val, a junior at SCU, double major (French & Public Health) and quadruple minor (International Business, Economics, Political Science, & International Studies). We chatted about public transportation in France, the island program model, what it is like to home stay abroad, and more!
6/7/22 • 28:43
In this episode we talk with Rachael Han who is a SCU Alumna that went to Auckland, New Zealand through the program provider Arcadia. We discuss what it is like being a Civil Engineer abroad, including her personal and academic goals when exploring program options.
4/5/22 • 28:43
In this episode we talk with Kenneth Lin, a recent SCU graduate. Last fall he studied in Seoul, South Korea. Kenneth describes the highs and lows of study abroad, especially during a global pandemic.He navigated the South Korean government’s energy conservation policy and regulations and how that impacted his housing arrangements, as well as difficulties connecting with locals.Even though he experienced his fair share of challenges, Kenneth explains why he doesn't regret his time abroad despite some unfortunate circumstances.
2/15/22 • 29:55
In this Episode we talk to Kirby Fowler about studying abroad in the city of Maastricht in the Netherlands. Kirby describes how she turned an unfortunate cancelation of her program in Australia into a time she will never forget!
2/15/22 • 16:00
On this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons our new podcast host, Jack Hartline, interviews SCU Alumn Ryan Nazari. As an undergraduate student, he studied abroad in Rome through Loyola Chicago. Now he is teaching English in Armenia through Fulbright. Ryan discusses both of his experiences abroad, how they relate to each other, and helpful tips about navigating cultural adjustments, studying abroad during COVID-19, and more.
1/4/22 • 47:00
It's no secret college students are broke. So how do we afford a study abroad experience? During this podcast episode, original podcast producer Jacqui Ibarra Garcia (Peer Advisor 2020-21), chats with Nat Civ, Study Abroad Staff Advisor, and Chris Hanson, Assistant Director of Study Abroad, about scholarships to fund your academic pursuits abroad, including where to find them!
11/3/21 • 29:51
Are you wondering what goes into selecting the right program for you? During this podcast episode, original podcast producer Jacqui Ibarra Garcia (Peer Advisor 2020-21), chats with Chris Hanson, Assistant Director of Study Abroad about tips students should consider when selecting the their program preferences.
10/4/21 • 46:00
What's the deal with setting goals for study abroad, and why do our advisors talk about it so much?! During this podcast episode, original podcast producer Jacqui Ibarra Garcia (Peer Advisor 2020-21), chats with Nat Civ, Study Abroad Staff Advisor, about the importance of setting SMART goals before, during, and after your study abroad experience.
10/4/21 • 39:34
To kick off our very first episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, our 2020-21 peer advisor, Jacqui Ibarra-Garcia, interviews Susan Popko, Associate Provost of Global Programs, and Sara Branley, Director of Study Abroad. This episode will explore what Global Engagement is at Santa Clara University, breaking out of the SCU bubble, selecting a program, and more!
7/30/21 • 45:51
