The Study Abroadcast

By Chris CarltonEducation

The Study Abroadcast episodes

July 30, 2019Why There is More To Kazakhstan Than Meets The Eye With Phil Boltz
"You have to decide how big (or small) you want your world to be" — Phil Boltz (@PhilBoltz)
If you've ever wanted to learn about Kazakhstan, this interview is for you. Fresh off a recent a trip, Phil really gets into the nuts and Boltz 😂of what the country is like and how quickly they are developing.
I'm proud to say that this is another study abroadcast first and Phil really knocked it out of the park. Enjoy learning about Kazakhstan, I did.
SHOW NOTES
Everything you needed to know about Kazakhstan [2:10]

Running smoothly while air born (again and again) [6:47]

Phil touches on the Kazakhstanean cuisine [10:40]

Growing up in Muncie, Indiana and coming back to Ball State [12:51]

The Intensive English Institute [12:11]

Recommendations [15:15]
Me Talk Pretty One Day

Rocketbook

Yandex

DiDi

Advice someone thinking about studying abroad 🙌 [19:12]
23 min
July 25, 2019Claudia Gonzalez Talks About Her Faculty Led Programs in China
In this episode Claudia Gonzalez took a break from obtaining a Master's degree and sat down for a few minutes to discuss her faculty led programmed trips to China...both of them.
That's right!
Claudia actually went to China twice. Listen to this episode, and you won't be afraid of getting lost, like Claudia and her friend did. This interview is perfect if you're thinking about taking a faculty led program, or studying abroad in China.
A big thank you Claudia Gonzalez for taking the time to do the interview.
SHOW NOTES
Claudia's voyage into faculty led programming [1:11]

Doubts prior to leaving for China [3:03]

Life in post olympics China [3:56]

Experiencing The Temples in Beijing [4:37]

Why Claudia decided to go to Beijing twice [5:39]

Exploring the rest of China and getting lost in it [6:07]
Getting turned around in a red light district

Authentic, Chinese cuisine [9:01]
The Beijing Duck!

How Claudia's experiences have affected her since she returned [9:34]

Embarking on her Master's degree at Eastern Illinois [10:25]

Recommendations & Advice [11:19]
Catcher in The Rye
14 min
July 15, 2019Kelly Burello Discusses Scholarships and Studying Abroad in Nigeria
Living in Nigeria as a child 🧒 [1:59]

Learning a difficult language 🎓 [3:33]

Doubts before leaving 😕 [4:17]

Living in Nigeria after receiving the Boren Awards 🇳🇬💸 [5:23]

Exactly what Kelly did while she was in Nigeria 😇 [6:26]

Going on an African road trip 🚍 [10:10]
Visiting SOS Schools ✏️

What you see in Africa 👓 [12:32]

If you like spicy food... 🥘 [14:49]

How this trip affected the trajectory of Kelly's career 😎 [16:19]

Why Kelly decided to enroll at George Mason University 🎓 [18:08]

Kelly's recommendations 🙌 [19:55]

Wrapping up 🔚
28 min
July 14, 2019Christian Tanja Discusses What It Means To Be A Schwarzman Scholar
SHOW NOTES
The birth of SCHWARZMAN SCHOLARS [2:08]

The application process ✍ [4:10]

Eligibility requirements [5:16]

Defining and defying your version of leadership [7:37]

Collaborate and playing well with others [8:52]

Number of scholars currently selected annually through a competitive process [10:37]

Sharing stories and carrying out the mission through a steadily growing alumni network [12:16]

Duration of trips [12:50]

Recognizing the knowledge and network of China [14:32]

Going to the same university as current and past presidents of China [16:10]

Recruiting an eclectic group of students from around the world [16:52]

Application deadlines for both processes and what happens upon selection [18:57]

The role language plays in the process [21:40]

Doubts recipients face prior to their trip [24:21]

Learning from diverse backgrounds [27:50]

Schwarzman College [30:10]

The capstone project [34:15]

Excursions for the scholars [39:46]

Schwarman's Youtube channel [43:48]

The magic of the mundane [46:07]

When is the best time to apply for the Schwarzman [49:18]

Christian's Book Recommendations [53:10]

Media recommendations [56:42]

Re-applying for a Schwarzman Scholarship [59:00]
1 hr 5 min
July 12, 2019Darla Deardorff on Intercultural Competence
Getting an early start in high school with an exchange to Germany [1:43]

Obtaining an internship with the United Nations in Geneva as an undergrad [2:15]

Darla's dissertation which can be found in the NC State library [4:03]
She's written eight books to date
Looking at WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR US TO GET ALONG TOGETHER AS HUMANS?

What does one do after getting as many diplomas as you can get? [7:47]

Darla's current role @ Duke (past & present) [9:24]

Working with Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) [10:43]
A focus on those who are leading internationalization efforts at their higher education institutions
Leaders In International Education

Receiving invitations to speak at different places around the world [12:23]

Darla's favorite food from her travels... [15:33]

I mentioned above she's written eight books [16:32]

Chimamanda Adichie [19:42]

Darla's advice to students thinking about studying abroad [20:45]
24 min
July 06, 2019Diving Into Virtual Internships With Rachael Criso
SHOW NOTES
So just what is Virtual Internships? 👨‍💼 [2:11]

Where and when can you do it? 📆 [4:17]

Why choose Virtual Internships over a traditional internship 👩‍💼 [6:01]

Rachael's background and qualifications ✏️ [9:30]

What is the process that a student goes through in order to sign up 📝 [14:20]

Rachael recalls some of her favorite foods in the states (you're never going to guess what she misses most) 🔓 [17:28]

Rachael regales with some good ole' fashion travel stories (ostriches included) 🐦 [18:37]

Rachael's interaction with Texans in Germany 🗣[20:00]

Intern Nation, Slack, Interns On Fire 🙌
26 min
July 04, 2019Indiana University's Sarah Eiden on Living And Learning Italian
When you take all of your classes in a different language, it's pretty safe to say you're going to come out professionally fluent. That's exactly what happened for Sarah Eiden in this terrific interview I did from her time in Bologna, Italy.
“I’m definitely more open minded and patient with people who have a different world view than I do” — Sarah Eiden
"She was unstoppable. Not because she did not have failures or doubts, bit because she continued on despite them.”
— Beau Taplin

SHOW NOTES
Why Sarah chose Italy 🇮🇹 [1:34] (it went back to 2nd grade!)

How she chose Bologna, specifically 🧐 [3:54]
All her classes were in Italian

Scholarships and grants @ IU 💸 [5:45]
“They’re giving money away!”

A day in the life in Bologna 👩‍🏫 [7:41]

Seeing the rest of Italy, like a true Italian + Spain and Austria 🧳 [11:30]

Getting caught in a protest 👊 [12:09]

Learning how to make pasta from the masters of pasta making 🍝 [16:30]

Coming out ‘professionally proficient’ 🗣 [19:39]

How studying abroad made Sarah more comfortable 😇 [21:04]

Why Sarah decided to go to Indiana University 🎓 [25:46]

Duolingo, Memrise, and Cram 📱
36 min
June 28, 2019 $1.50 Meals, Exploring Asia, and Landing a Job After Graduation, With Timmy Bishop
"I think you build a lot of empathy and compassion for how others live and you can use that as a tool for the rest of your life" — Timmy Bishop
When the system 'just works' I get excited. That's exactly what happened for Timmy Bishop. This UW - Madison Alum decided to study abroad in Bangkok, Thailand during the spring semester of his junior year.
He's since graduated, but he talks about his trip like he just got back yesterday.
If you're interested in Thailand, marketing, or a great story you should listen to this interview.
Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire
40 min
May 15, 2019 How Cameron Peagler Survived Japan On A Fish Allergy
“I would’ve never imagined I could have gone to Japan if it wasn’t for these people meeting me and inspiring me to do more ” — Cameron Peagler (truhiro)
25 min
May 06, 2019 How Cameron Peagler Survived Japan On A Fish Allergy
Cameron Peagler, a Gilman Alumni Ambassador and Wright State University alumnus talks about wha it was like to live and learn in Japan.
You get a wholistic view of the entire country as Cameron explains what it was like to eat, sleep, and breathe Japanese cuisine, culture, and heritage.
25 min