Living Abroad in Another Language
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.

A sense of purpose and direction • Lauren Clark ’19, France

Open to new possibilities • Sara Eveler ’19, Germany

Traveling solo • Gabrielle Neuman ’19, Spain

Forced to speak up • Kristen Morris ’19, Costa Rica, Brazil

Learning to do less • Isabel Coffey ’20, Greece

Take, eat • Ethan Stoppenhagen ’18, Germany

Finding comfort in commonalities • Sarah Crowe ’19, Germany

Unexpected hospitality • Brittany Barrett ’18, Mexico

A diverse world, a new perspective • Skye Schoedel ’19, France