BeyoND Study Abroad

BeyoND Study Abroad

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BeyoND Study Abroad episodes

  • Season 3, Episode 13: When Rome Meets Jerusalem
    A few weekends ago, 11 students and 2 staff members from the Rome Global Gateway spent a long weekend at the Jerusalem Global Gateway. Listen now to hear Ainsley interview Boaz Leberman, a staff member at the Jerusalem Gateway, and Nate Goodwin-Kelly, a student studying in Jerusalem this semester, to discuss their experience with the RGG visit and the opportunity to give their guests a glimpse into life in Jerusalem.
    30 min
  • Season 3, Episode 12: Identities Abroad: One's Identity Fueling Their Passion for Studying Abroad
    In this episode, Ainsley interviews Avine Abeyesekera, a junior who studied abroad in Dublin. Avine shares how his identity as an immigrant from Sri Lanka helped him more fully embrace his time abroad, which he did by staying curious and continuously connecting with those from other cultures. Avine's experiences are unique and do not represent all student-abroad experiences. IIf you would like to share your experience studying abroad as a student of color, please connect with the study abroad office at [email protected].
    30 min
  • Season 3, Episode 12: Identities Abroad: One's Identity Fueling Their Passion for Studying Abroad
    In this episode, Ainsley interviews Avine Abeyesekera, a junior who studied abroad in Dublin. Avine shares how his identity as an immigrant from Sri Lanka helped him more fully embrace his time abroad, which he did by staying curious and continuously connecting with those from other cultures. Avine's experiences are unique and do not represent all student-abroad experiences. If you would like to share your study as a student of color, please connect with the study abroad office at [email protected].
    30 min
  • Season 3, Episode 11: ND Alumni Abroad: A Spotlight on Kristin Wetzel
    In this episode, Ainsley interviews Kristin Wetzel, an alumna currently living in Melbourne. Although Kristin's role on the Varsity women's golf team restricted her from studying abroad, she shares how the trip she took to Ireland with her team sparked her interest in working abroad and how she worked to reach that goal. Listen now to hear more about Australia and adjusting to living abroad!
    And for all you athletes or other students with difficult schedules wondering if you can study abroad, the Notre Dame International team would love to work with you to make that happen! There are many shorter-term programs such as those in the summer that make studying abroad, a unique and transformative experience that cannot be replicated in a classroom setting, a possibility for all students.
    32 min
  • Season 3, Episode 10: Managing Your Health Abroad
    Lindsay Burgess joins the podcast today as she and Ainsley have an essential conversation about holistically managing one's health abroad. They share their experiences with mental, physical, and spiritual health while studying abroad and the lessons they learned from these experiences.
    If you have any concerns or questions arising from the subject matter in this podcast, please know that there are many resources for you to contact. For those studying abroad, your local teams are prepared to assist you directly or in finding resources. For those preparing to study abroad, your study abroad advisor or the Student Engagement Director are fantastic resources for you and can direct you to the appropriate professionals for assistance.
    38 min
  • Season 3, Episode 8: Life Abroad in Japan: Living in Osaka, Studying in Kyoto
    Jackson Glynn, a junior currently studying abroad in Kyoto, joins as the final guest of the first half of Season 3! Listen now to hear about his experiences stepping out of his comfort zone while abroad and his clear passion for studying and experiencing Chinese and Japanese language, history, and culture. Check back in January for a new episode from Ainsley (from Rome)!
    28 min
  • Season 3, Episode 7: India & the Global Professional Experience
    Emma Ryan joins the podcast today to speak about her experience with the Global Professional Experience (GPE) program in New Delhi over the summer of 2022. She shares the most challenging and rewarding aspects of her experience, as well as encourages other students to consider smaller, potentially less popular study abroad programs and locations. Listen to hear more about Emma's experience of cultural immersion!
    29 min
  • Season 3, Episode 6: Sustainability in Galway
    Today, Eli Servais joins the podcast and describes his role as a sustainability fellow in Galway. He shares the meaning of sustainability for him and his time abroad, the projects he is a part of as a sustainability fellow, and his biggest advice for anyone wanting to practice sustainability while studying abroad. Listen now to hear more!
    24 min

About BeyoND Study Abroad

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Studying Abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that provides students with a variety of unique experiences. BeyoND Study Abroad is the official Notre Dame International Study Abroad podcast that captures these experiences via student stories from abroad. We are committed to showcasing the various stages of studying abroad including the excitement and the challenges. In doing so, we aim to highlight the diversity of experiences found among our students, returnees, and alumni throughout the study abroad process.