In this episode, Stella Rogers shares her study abroad experience in Perth, Australia, where she explored the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Western Australia. Inspired by an exchange student from the University of Western Australia whom she met at Boston College during her freshman year, Stella had dreamed of going to Perth ever since. As an International Studies and French student, she was drawn to the opportunity to immerse herself in a completely new environment—balancing her academic interests with hands-on cultural experiences, from working at a local coffee shop to living in a residential college community. Her time in Perth offered a deep appreciation for Australia’s diverse landscape, welcoming people, and distinctive way of life.

In this episode, William Kelly, a senior at Boston College, shares his experience studying abroad in Paris. Having grown up in a French immersion program, he reconnected with the language by living with a host mom in the 17th arrondissement and taking classes entirely in French. His semester coincided with the 2024 U.S. election, sparking a deeper global awareness that led him to pursue a minor in journalism. Now stepping in as host of Soaring to New Heights, William hopes to highlight diverse study abroad experiences and inspire others to explore new cultures.

In this episode, Sam shares his study abroad experience in Amman, Jordan, focusing on refugee and humanitarian issues. Motivated by his high school podcast on refugee crises, he chose Jordan to deepen his Arabic skills and engage with refugee work, particularly the Syrian crisis. 

In this episode, Hunter describes his time in Rio as a recipient of the Critical Language Scholarship, integrating his time abroad into his major, and his distinct global experiences at BC.

In this episode, Jessica talks about her semester abroad with SIT in Rwanda. She discusses connecting with her host community, learning the local language, and doing research as part of the program.

In this episode, Fairuz discusses spending a semester in Argentina, getting the opportunity to work an internship while abroad, and academics in a global context.

In this episode, Echo discusses working in tandem with a host community on relevant projects, going abroad during the summer, and overcoming language barriers to connect with others.

In this episode, Misty discusses her experience returning to her birth country to study abroad, how hands-on experiences helped enrich the program, and how Boston Vietnamese food stacks up to the original.

In this episode, Kenneth discusses his decision to study abroad in a less traditional location, building connections with locals, and how Egyptian rugby compares to American football.

In this episode, Stacey gives us an insight into living down under, discusses how to get a feel for different cities in your host country, and what it's like to try something new things while abroad.