How does living abroad in another language create meaningful change in the whole person?
When Valpo students live abroad in another language, they often return home changed and more deeply engaged with the world. Beyond the pleasure of traveling to beautiful places, students face obstacles, navigate discomfort, and experience linguistic and cultural encounters in impactful ways that lead to growth and a change in perspective. Explore these audio stories of living abroad in another language.
Open to new possibilitiesSara Eveler ’19, Germany
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Learning to do lessIsabel Coffey ’20, Greece
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Forced to speak upKristen Morris ’19, Costa Rica, Brazil
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Traveling soloGabrielle Neuman ’19, Spain |
Finding comfort in commonalitiesSarah Crowe ’19, Germany |
Unexpected hospitalityBrittany Barrett ’18, Mexico
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A diverse world, a new perspectiveSkye Schoedel ’19, France
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A sense of purpose and directionLauren Clark ’19, France
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Take, eatEthan Stoppenhagen ’18, Germany |
I wanted to be an allyDr. Amy Liakopoulos ’10, Spain
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