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Viridiana Presciado, Spring semester

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2020

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Selena Weltz, Spring semester

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I will spend the year studying abroad at the University of Tübingen in Tübingen, Germany. I knew I wanted to study in Germany because most of my extended family lives there and I wanted to take the opportunity of study abroad to connect more with my German heritage as well as the language and culture. I chose the University of Tübingen specifically because I am an English major and they have strong language and culture programs which I am very interested in. Tübingen also places a strong emphasis on the importance of arts and culture and hosts many different festivals each year that celebrates many different disciplines and identities.

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2018

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Mikayla Kia, Spring semester

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In my first year at Cal Poly Humboldt, I met international exchange students from all over the world through the Global Connections Club on campus. These new friends of mine inspired me to experience new things, learn new languages, and see the world. So, I declared a second major in International Studies to do just that. I am now planning to study abroad in Costa Rica for the Fall of 2019. I chose Costa Rica because the program will allow me to work on my Environmental Science major as well as improve my Spanish speaking skills. Also, it's a beautiful place and I want to experience the "pura vida" lifestyle.

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2019

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Mary Alvarez, Spring semester

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Studying abroad for me was always a matter of when I would commit to it as it has always been a dream of mine to do so. Pursuing a higher education and now having the chance to continue doing so in a foreign country is something extraordinarily valuable to me. Never would I have thought that I would have the chance to study abroad in Costa Rica for the summer, but now having the chance to do so I am beyond excited and prepared for this particular moment in my life, not only will I develop an adaptability to effectively adapt to new situations and experiences, but I will also make life-long friends, grow my consciousness, and have a blast. I am beyond determined to commit to this as I know I will remember this amazing experience for the rest of my life.This decision truly was mandatory for me as I believe that this will better prepare me for my future. Immersing myself in Costa Rica's beautiful culture and lush green environment will only benefit me as I want to travel the world and improve my language skills. The wonders that Costa Rica has to offer are intense and being here will only brighten my horizons and help me grow as an undergraduate student. Taking this leap to be fully immersed with my USAC program is liberating and really the next big step to buildinging my independence. I am beyond grateful for this scholarship & opportunity and I couldn't be more excited to also take my Spanish speaking skills to the professional level, and what better place to do it than this Summer in Costa Rica?

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2023

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Madison Haze, Spring semester

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I will be spending the next academic year at University College Cork in Cork, Ireland. I chose UCC because I am an Anthropology and Religious Studies major and am interested in studying Irish history and folklore. UCC not only has an excellent program but would allow me be immersed in the context of my study and even to visit some of the archaeological sites I've only seen before in textbooks.

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2018

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Leticia Sanchez, Spring semester

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2017

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Karl Oman, Spring semester

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2017

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Joelle Jimenez, Spring semester

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I am thrilled to say that I will be studying in Oaxaca for the summer of 2019. I have always been fascinated with my roots and aspects pertaining to Hispanic culture. My draw for it has pushed me to work relentlessly on becoming a Language Immersion teacher, where Hispanic culture is taught to the children. Having that said, that is why I chose Oaxaca as my place of study, I want to gain as much knowledge of the culture as possible to then be able to apply it later in life and be able to share anecdotes with my future students.

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2019