#SNCadventures: Talk it Out

Hear about different study abroad experiences from people who studied abroad in Australia, Italy, and Argentina

Tune in with Riley McKibben as he interviews seniors Elizabeth O'Connell and Sydney Suchy about their time in Spain this past year in the Spring!

In this episode Celeste interviews Professor Shan Bryan-Hanson and Professor Debbie Kupinsky about the Global Seminar, Winter in Rome: Art in Context, which they will be leading J-Term 2024. We discuss all of the amazing opportunities students will have to travel around Italy seeing some of the best art in the world (and tasting some of the best food too!). You can check out this program and our other J-Term 2024 opportunities at snc.edu/go/globalknights. And if you apply by April 28th, you will get $150 off of your program!

In this episode Celeste interviews Dr. Sabrina Du, one of the faculty leaders for the J-Term 2024 Global Seminar, Sustainable, Environmental and Social Impact Investing in Vietnam (the other faculty leader is Dr. Marc Schaffer, but he could not be with us for this episode). We discuss all of the amazing opportunities students will have to learn about sustainable business practices in Vietnam and opportunities to live like a local! If you are interested in this program, you can find out more at snc.edu/go/globalknights, and Dr. Du is more than happy to answer questions via email (sabrina.du@snc.edu) or in person at her office (Cofrin 310).

In this episode Sydney interviews Dr. Katie Garber and Dr. Elizabeth Danka, who are the faculty leaders for the J-Term 2024 program, History of Women in STEM in the UK and Italy. If you are a student that is interested in this program or maybe another J-Term program, make sure you apply by the priority deadline (April 28th) to get $150 off!

In this episode Sydeny interviews Dr. Pahl and Dr. Lopes about the Global Seminar they are leading in J-Term 2024 called "Strategic Management Seminar in Mexico". They discuss all the cool things students will be able to see and participate in as well as the SNC credit students will earn from the program. If you're an interested student make sure you apply before April 28th for a $150 award!

In this episode we interview Paige Vincent ('24) who spent the Fall 2022 semester in London, England! We talk about the diversity of London (which is what makes the food 1000% better), traveling to Paris and Rome, and more!

In this episode we interview Kevin Schill ('24) who spent the Fall 2022 semester in Quito, Ecuador! We talk about traditional Ecuadorian foods, shark sitings in the Galapagos, and more!

In this episode we interviewed Maddie, Madelyn, and Celeste who studied abroad Fall of 2022 in Toledo, Spain. We talked about overcoming the language barrier, favorite traditional foods, and much more!

Interview with Marianna Novak ('25) and Isabelle Arnold ('25) who spent the past J-Term in Florence, Italy! We talk pizza, celebrity sitings, and so much more!

Finals week is upon us & the student workers in the Study Abroad Office recorded a fun episode to celebrate the end of the semester! Sydney Bartz '23, Ryan Kelly '23 and Sydney Fetkenhauer '23 share about their study abroad experiences, give advice, and talk about what it's like to work in the SNC Center for Global Engagement. If you are interested in joining our team, keep an eye out for the job listing next semester :) Congrats students on all of your hard work, and enjoy a restful winter break!!

In this episode, we sit down and talk to Natalie Norton '23 who spent the summer in Toledo, Spain participating in a short-term study abroad program. She talks about her adventures checking out various regions of Spain, a very cool internship opportunity for Biology students, and what not to do while abroad!

Today we are joined by Tyler Nugent '23 who spent Summer 2022 studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic. He touches on what he appreciates about Czech culture, trying new foods & having a summer in the city where he always made an effort to spend time outdoors!! If you are interested in a program like Tyler's, Summer 2023 program applications are open now!

Today we are joined by Anika Mazier '23, who studied abroad in Quito, Ecuador at Universidad de San Francisco de Quito in the spring of 2022. She gives us all the details about studying abroad in Latin America including experiencing a new culture, breathtaking natural scenery, and more! Anika gives lots of good advice for anyone thinking about studying abroad. This is such a fun and informative episode, so don't miss out!!

Tune in to this week's amazing episode with SNC Spanish Professors Dr. Katie Ginsbach & Dr. Shalisa Collins as they introduce the never done before Summer 2023 Global Seminar, History, Culture, & Communio Along the Camino de Santiago. They talk about this amazing adventure that has been 25 years in the making, which is going to give students an adventure of a life time!!

In this episode, we got the chance to talk with Rae Ballinger '23 about her awesome experience studying at CEA Anglo-American University in Prague, Czech Republic. Rae shares about exploring Prague, what classes looked like, and the fun adventures she had during her semester abroad! 

In this conversation with Dr. Adam Brandt, Associate Professor of Biology, we dive into all the details about the Summer 2023 Global Seminar he is leading: African Conservation and Wildlife in Namibia, Africa. Anyone pursuing any major can take part in this program where you will receive a Physical & Nature World core credit or an upper-level Biology credit. Not only is it an amazing educational opportunity to do research in the field, but also to exchange culture with African students, go on safaris & examine conservation efforts to preserve the savanna!!

Emily Armstrong '23 & Kristina Biundo '23 sit down with us to reflect on their time studying abroad at Florence University of the Arts in Italy during Spring 2022. They go into detail about once in a life time experiences, Italian culture, class, and living like a local in this episode. Don't miss it!

For this episode, we sat down with Henry Metz '23 who participated in one of our Summer 2022 Global Seminars, Lost Abbeys of the UK. We talked about visiting England & Scotland, transportation, sightseeing, and everything else in between. Tune in to this great conversation to learn more about our faculty-led Global Seminar programs. AND don't forget, Summer 2023 Global Seminar applications are now open!

Today we chat with Bonnie Raechal Beres '23 who in the Spring of 2022 studied abroad at SIT Panama, a program focusing on Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation. She speaks about her incredible experience doing research & fieldwork out in the wild with colorful birds, amphibians, and even a jaguar!