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BORACAY

Egypt!

Terry Chen

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spring in nyc...

So, New York.

(meatpacking district)

Last spring was my first time ever living in the city. Before this, I had never spent more than a few days in Manhattan. Now, having chosen to do a program at NYU, NYC was gonna be my background for everything.

After being at Smith for the past 2 1/2 years, it was definitely different to have the noise, life, and general energy of New York as my daily soundtrack. But here is a collection of some of my favorite parts of having the city as my home for a few months.

(whitney museum notes) 

- it was super cool to have the amount of art in the city available to experience. most museums had special student discounts & there are so many open galleries/exhibits all over - art is literally around every corner. i started to pick up this habit of doodling in my notebook whenever i visited any.

(chinatown during chinese new year celebrations)

- just stumbling upon random & unexpected places/events! my friend and i decided to get malaysian food near chinatown unknowingly when peak-chinese new year celebrations were happening - so, confetti was everywhere!

(walking on the highline)

- being able to explore and reroute yourself around the city in new ways. after going to the whitney one day, i decided to take an extended stroll along the highline - it was chilly, but it was a pretty day & the city was bustling.

(washington square park at night, going home)

- one of my favorite parts of the day normally became walking home. this often meant walking through washington square park after my classes at NYU finished & it’d be less crowded & slightly more quiet & the entire city would feel more grounded.

(train to brooklyn)

The city definitely was a different form of study abroad for me. It was a whole new world to experience and live within. If you’re considering going abroad, don’t limit yourself. I never thought I would wind up studying in NY during my junior year - I must’ve changed my mind on where I would go over 5 times from England to New Zealand to California. But follow where your heart’s calling and make the most of it. And open yourself to all the possible options you have all over the world. 

But after my few months in the city, I’m ready to go back to my home at Smith and get used to the lack of sirens outside my window.

x Jemara

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the stranded stockholm staycation for the broke swede

happy Easter break!

this final week off has provided a lot of us with the opportunity to take one last trip before our time here in Europe comes to a close. sandy beaches, historic cities, and exciting vistas were calling our names. but for me, the cries from my wallet were louder. so instead of hopping on a plane, I decided to take a little staycation here in Stockholm. my week in Sweden gave me some much needed down time, and with the weather getting better and better every day, it really did feel like a whole different world—my own little vacation town.

I know I can’t be the only one who’s pockets are hurting at this point in the semester. so, if you ever find yourself stuck in the city for a travel week, worry not! here’s my personal guide to the Stranded Staycation for the Broke Swede.

tanning on the docks

there are literally like 30,000 islands in Sweden. no joke. so that means, at any given moment, you’re not that far from the water. wherever you’re living, grab a good book, put on your bathing suit (I swear, you won’t freeze), slather on some sunscreen, and head out to the docks to get some color! laying out for an hour at a time, just reading, listening to music, or even just people-watching gives you the perfect way to relax while still getting out into the city. if you’re bold, dip your toes in the water…I didn’t, but if you choose to, lmk how cold it is.

treat yo self

mr. cake is the only place I’ve found where ordering “cake” doesn’t result in the lime green princess cake that the Swedes love so much (loooove a good princess cake, don’t get me wrong). so if you’re in the mood for some good old fashion American-style treats, head over there to get yourself a cupcake, donut, or cookie that will remind you of home! or, if you’re still trying to ball on that budget, hit up the American grocery store, where you can find yourself some Poptarts or maybe just a huge jar of Nutella. go for the indulgence; it is vacation, after all.

thrift shopping

okay, if you enjoy thrift shopping, and have ever tried to get people that don’t enjoy thrift shopping to go with you, you know what I’m talking about here: sometimes, you just need to do a deep-thrift on your own to get to the good stuff. do some research and find the places that would be within your price range. there are countless thrift, vintage, and antique shops here in Stockholm, with great samples of grungy Swedish style. I hit three great places in Slussen that were within my very modest budget: Humana Secondhand, Emmaus Stockholm, and Siv & Ake.

new group hangs

don’t worry, you’re not the only person that’s pinching their pennies here in Stockholm. although it may not be your usual group of friends, branch out! grab a drink one night, meet for dinner, or grab some snacks and head out for a picnic together in a park! there are always new people to meet; after all, that’s one of the best things about going abroad. don’t be afraid to approach someone from a different housing or a different side of town. in my experience, everyone here at DIS is great, and would make a perfect Stockholm buddy for those days when you just need a little company.

so, despite how fun it would have been to hit the shores of Croatia or see the tulips in Amsterdam, Stockholm is full of beauty, fun and excitement—you just have to get out there and find it! be your own guide (or use me as a guide) and take on your Stranded Staycation with your head held high—you just may find out something new about good old Stockholm.

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Dear Italy,

I will forever be in awe of you. You will always have a piece of my heart. Thank you, Italy, thank you.

-Me

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So you think you know #NYU Study Away Sites? Try your hand at recognizing these seven famous landmarks!

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Why I booked a one-way ticket to Dubai after graduation from Duke

My Study Abroad Path: Emily Crutcher ‘06

“Completely exasperated with my job search after graduation, I got a one-way ticket to Dubai. During one of my interviews, I was asked why they should hire me. In retrospect, they were probably wondering why an American girl was trying to get a job in commercial real estate in Dubai.”

After graduation from Duke, Emily Adair Crutcher '06, moved back home to Charlotte, N.C. and began applying for jobs with real estate developers and commercial real estate firms in the Middle East. To her dismay, she found that none of the companies would take her application seriously because she was not living in the region. Rather than closing the door on that path, Emily sealed her commitment to her job search by booking a one-way ticket to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  

Emily landed an interview with JLL, a global professional services firm specializing in commercial real estate. When the interviewer asked why the company should hire her, Emily pointed to the various global activities she had pursued while at Duke – a semester studying away at the American University of Beirut, Arabic language coursework, and a summer internship in Amman, Jordan with the U.S. State Department – as evidence of her interest in the Middle East. 

On campus at the American University of Beirut

Emily also referenced an academic excursion arranged through her architecture course in Beirut. The instructor took the class to visit the offices of Solidere, the company responsible for the master planning and redevelopment of Beirut's city center after the civil war. Upon hearing this, the JLL interviewer smiled and shared that Solidere was one of her clients. 

The interview was a success, and Emily began her career with JLL in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2007. She worked on the strategic consulting team, advising developers and investors on the feasibility of development projects.

The path towards Emily's career beginning might seem straightforward, but like most people, Emily experienced a variety of twists and turns during her four years at Duke. In fact, it was not until her senior year that she gained the clarity to steer towards a career in real estate. 

Emily credits her study away experiences for helping her discover an untapped interest in architecture and urban planning. She actually studied away for two semesters – Duke in Berlin for a fall semester, and the American University of Beirut the following spring. It was in Berlin that she enrolled in an architecture course as an elective. She was so interested in architecture that she took two more architecture courses the following semester in Beirut. 

Excursion to Beiteddine Palace, Lebanon

By physically being in Berlin and Beirut while studying those cities' rich histories, Emily was able to connect her classroom learning to the host locations. She explained, "I spent countless hours wandering around both cities, investigating how each city had implemented urban redevelopment plans to stitch together cities which had been divisively separated (i.e., the Berlin Wall after World War II and the Green Zone after Lebanon's Civil War). Upon my return to Duke, I began to form the idea that a job in urban planning or real estate might fit my interests."

Prior to her senior year, Emily's career interests were a moving target. Growing up, Emily's family instilled in her the value of being a global citizen. In middle school and high school, Emily’s family hosted exchange students from Toulouse, France and Krefeld, Germany, respectively. In turn, Emily traveled to those countries to stay with the students’ families. By the time she got to Duke, she knew that studying abroad was in her future, and she could imagine an international career, but the shape that vision took often shifted. 

Visiting Crusader Castles with Professor Meloy

When asked to reflect on her career aspirations while at Duke, Emily laughed and said, "I assure you, I had not assiduously mapped out my career path when I was an undergrad. At best, I knew a few things I did not want to do. I also knew I wanted adventure – international adventure! As I began to feel pressured to 'figure it all out,' all I could figure out was that a job with the State Department or the Central Intelligence Agency might offer international adventure."

Thinking that an internship with the U.S. State Department might pave the way, she interned the summer after her sophomore year at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan. Looking back, she said, "The internship was helpful in that I realized I did not want to work for the U.S. State Department. And that was the summer I fell in love with the Middle East."

Emily's affinity for the Middle East inspired her study away choices her junior year – she knew going back would be transformative: "I thought studying abroad, particularly in Beirut, would be a ticket into the CIA. With Arabic language skills and a semester at the American University of Beirut, I thought the CIA would send a secret operative to recruit me. Well, I failed the Foreign Service exam and no secret operative ever recruited me!" 

A trip to Prague while studying in Berlin

Even though studying for a semester in Beirut was not transformative in the way Emily anticipated, it was indeed pivotal in guiding her to a career that offered – and continues to offer – an incredible international adventure. 

She ended up staying with JLL in Dubai for five years, working her way up to an associate with the strategic consulting department. She then transferred to JLL's public institutions team in New York City, where she advised state governments, city governments, transportation agencies and public universities on public-private partnerships. After four years in the Big Apple, Emily moved back to her hometown, Charlotte. Now as a vice president with the company, she continues to work for JLL's public institutions team focusing on clients across the Southeast.

Emily acknowledges that her post-graduation path may not be the norm: "While I'm probably one of a handful of Class of 2006 graduates still working for the same company, not only has JLL facilitated my professional growth and supported my life/work balance, but the company has provided me with impactful and interesting work. I cannot underscore the importance of actually enjoying what you do for a living."

When asked what advice Emily has for students who are unsure about studying away, she said, "Go! You will need the soft skills you acquire while living abroad when you leave the Gothic Wonderland. You will need a global perspective on the world to successfully compete in tomorrow's workforce."  

Story by Jill Powell, Duke GEO Marketing & Recruitment Manager

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Rachel Zane is my life during finals week

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Blog Post - Study Abroad Apartments Ambassador

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A blog post I wrote for Study Abroad Apartments as a brand ambassador on my time studying abroad in Florence, Italy.

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From class to departure gate, another day in the life of an NYUAD student.J-Term in Greece edition 📚🇬🇷

Nur Aima Febriana Putri

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Someone's cool studio inBerlin #wandering #art #berlin #HMCT #ACCD #studyaway

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My Study Away Path: Neuroscience Studies to an Internship with the Philharmonie de Paris

By Cole Jenson 

This photo was taken in a small town on the south east coast of France called Cassis. I lived there for six months when I was seven years old, and this was the first time I got to go back. It was a pretty surreal experience, and I was struck by how little had changed, down to the street vendor that I had bought crêpes and ice cream from after school. 

Why did you decide to do Duke in France/EDUCO for a semester?

I decided to do this program because I love France and French language and culture. Going to Paris seemed like a great way to get to know French academic life (which I hadn’t seen much of yet), as well as more about Parisian culture. It also set me up to be able to travel pretty much anywhere else in France or in Europe that I wanted to go, which was great. And as with all immersion programs, I really looked forward to improving my language skills.

This photo is looking down from one of my favorite place in Paris, Montmartre, after a lovely afternoon exploring. Photo credit: Meade Inglis

Compare how your skills or knowledge changed after doing this program.

I left with a much more profound knowledge of the French language, especially the idioms, accent, and speech patterns specific to Paris. I also left with a much deeper understanding of French musical culture and system of notation. Outside of academic life, I was lucky enough to get an internship at the Philharmonie de Paris which left me with a unique perspective into the professional music world in Paris and the production of arts and culture in Paris in general.

This photo is in Milan, Italy, in front of the Arco della Pace. My girlfriend and I were able to meet up in Italy for a weekend trip and explore the amazing food and culture and learn about one of the centers of Italian industry and modern culture. Photo credit: Meade Inglis

Thinking back to what you expected this program to be like, would you say anything surprised you or turned out differently?

I was quite pleasantly surprised by the quality and number of excursions and activities set up by the program in Paris and in other parts of the country. There were wine tastings, truffle making, baking, and cooking classes from Parisian chefs and bakers and chocolatiers, interesting panels and talks, day trips, and weekend long tours of certain parts of the country.

This photo was taken on one of the program led excursions in Normandy, at the Chateau d'Isigny. We were served a delicious lunch while the current owners told us about the history of the area. 

Tell us about your greatest takeaway from this program.

I think my greatest take away from the program would be to dive in early when ever you’re in a new place, especially if you know you’ll have to leave soon. I definitely waited too long to start talking to my French classmates, and to start interacting with communities within the city. Within the last month I went to a few open mics and found some really cool communities at them that I wish I could have interacted with more. I also got to see some really cool political groups in action when I finally made the time to go to a rally one weekend, but sadly it was the last one before I left. So, my advice would be not to fall into the trap of putting things off and spending all of your time with your American friends doing things you could do back home.

This photo is of an amazing sunset down the Boulevard St. Germain on the way to get some delicious gelato. Photo credit: Cole Jenson.

How did/will this program affect your career interests or next steps after graduation?

The largest effect on my career interests came from the internship I did at the Philharmonie de Paris. Seeing how much the employees got to learn from and interact with the musicians and music was incredible, and watching how such an important institution affects the musical sphere and culture in Paris was very cool. I also got to talk to a few people about really cool positions I hadn’t even thought existed that combined other interests of mine (even neuroscience) with music.

Cole Jenson, Class of 2018 Neuroscience Duke in France/EDUCO

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So peaceful 

From Elements of Style 

http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2017/01/nooks-and-crannies-tiny-cozy-space-to-get-you-through-winter.html#more-33652

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Scambi culturali: un ponte con gli Usa per i liceali studenti italiani

Scambi culturali: in Italia, sono oltre 10 mila gli studenti di secondo grado che ogni anno partecipano ai vari programmi di scambio culturale. Scambi culturali: dove vogliono andare a studiare i giovani liceali italiani? Tra i 10mila studenti citati prima, quasi un terzo del totale (circa il 30%) sceglie di vivere il sogno americano grazie al Cultural Exchange Program (J1), il programma dedicato ai ragazzi tra i 15 e 18 anni che intendono trascorrere un semestre o un anno scolastico negli Stati Uniti, frequentando una High School americana, accolti da una famiglia ospitante locale. Intervista a Eleonora Calfus, CEO di StudyAway I liceali italiani sognano gli USA ma in modo possono essere "aiutati"? Proprio di questo abbiamo parlato con Eleonora Calfus, CEO di StudyAway: Partiamo da una domanda utile per raccontare la storia di oggi, cos'è StudyAway? StudyAway nasce con l’intento di fornire a studenti e famiglie gli strumenti necessari per rendere possibile questo percorso formativo. Negli anni abbiamo registrato una domanda crescente da parte degli studenti che sognano di vivere questa esperienza all’estero anche se in parte spaventati dalla burocrazia, dall’organizzazione del soggiorno e dalla lingua.  Quali sono le vostre "azioni" in aiuto dei giovani liceali italiani? Abbiamo costruito un team con una grande conoscenza di tutte le dinamiche di mobilità internazionale, ma soprattutto che ha vissuto la medesima esperienza e che è quindi in grado di guidare passo passo gli studenti nella preparazione dei documenti necessari e nell'individuazione della famiglia ospitante e della scuola, così come in tutte le pratiche pre-partenza e la gestione e il supporto durante la permanenza all'estero. Vogliamo essere un vero punto di riferimento per le famiglie e gli studenti, in modo che possano vivere al meglio questa esperienza di vita In quanti, qui in Italia, volano negli Stati Uniti? Secondo i dati diffusi dal Dipartimento di Stato americano ed elaborati da StudyAway, l’Italia è il terzo Paese al mondo per numero di visti rilasciati a studenti delle scuole superiori, dietro solo a Germania e Spagna. Solo in riferimento al programma “Student secondary”, nel 2021 sono stati ben 2.870 i giovani italiani che hanno vissuto un periodo di studio in USA, il 15.5% sul totale di 18.486 studenti da tutto il mondo. Un dato in lieve crescita rispetto al 2019, quando erano partiti 2.726 italiani, e ai 2.328 del 2018. Anche nell’annus horribilis caratterizzato dalla pandemia, gli italiani che sono partiti erano 762, il secondo gruppo più numeroso. Un nuovo anno scolastico è iniziato, StudyAway cosa sta progettando per il futuro? A partire da quest’anno, StudyAway mette a disposizione 70 posti garantiti e un servizio di consulenza personalizzata, per guidare genitori e studenti durante tutto il percorso, fornendo gli strumenti necessari per ottenere il visto e pianificare e gestire l’esperienza, offrendo un network di partner locali per favorire la ricerca di scuola e famiglie ospitanti. Al rientro in Italia, StudyAway si occuperà anche di assistere lo studente con la documentazione necessaria per il reinserimento scolastico. Read the full article

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My feet hurt

but that’s a good thing (I mean, I guess).

Walking, dancing, sprinting across the street after I realize I completely looked the wrong way. Yeah I don’t know who cares to read this, I guess it’s more of a personal thing? I’d like to have some idea of what I did this spring when it inevitably disappears from my very bad memory in like a year. SO!

What I’ve done:

Saw “The Play That Goes Wrong” please remember this self!

Went to a pub. Or two. And the corner wine store. Or a few. 

Walked through Hyde Park - its across the street - its across. the. street.

Went to a CLUB. I’ve never sweat so much. My eyebrows nearly melted off. 

Went to the V & A. It’s an art museum, a famous art museum!

What I plan to do:

Go to “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (yeah. same cast.)

Go to another pub. And another.

Find the other body of water in this massive park. And frolic with the unleashed dogs that are so committed to their owners. 

Go to another club. Twerking is my middle name. ( I am very kidding )

Find the next museum! It won’t be hard considering there’s 2 others next to the V & A. Tomorrow? Yeah probably. 

To sum this up, I’m great! None of my friends were wrong when they said I would be exhausted all the time. I feel like an infant. I need a nap every two hours or I’ll have a damn fit. However, as an adult I instead brew up a spicy cup of lemon ginger tea and get goin’.

Catch ya later.