International Studies – Emory Explorers

17 December 2020 Semester Study Abroad / Summer Study Abroad

The Best Lessons You Learn Abroad are the Ones You Learn from Friends

Studying abroad in Morocco and Greece introduced me to friends from many different backgrounds who expanded my life perspective beyond the Emory bubble. They became my abroad families, and they continue to influence my worldview today.

26 October 2020 Semester Study Abroad

Lessons Learned from a (Short) Semester in Greece

I never expected to find myself out to dinner in Athens with friends relaying stories about different countries and how they were handling the onslaught of COVID-19 cases. Being abroad during COVID-19 was unusual, but it left me with much to reflect on and many lessons learned.

17 September 2020 Semester Study Abroad

Studying International Affairs in a Greek Classroom

Academics and faculty played an immensely important role in my study abroad experience in Greece, especially since my semester abroad coincided with the COVID-19 global outbreak. I tailored my courses to my interest in migration and the Middle East. My professors enhanced this experience further with their own expertise.