Santa Clara University

Alyssa's experience in Florence, Italy was reflective of the mixed emotions both positive and negative that can also be part of studying abroad. Read the full profile »

Caitlin studied on the IES - European Union program. As a political science major with a Public Policy Emphasis, Caitlin writes that "studying abroad changed my perspectives on the world." Read the full profile »

Josh is studied in the SCU London Program. As a communications major with an emphasis in Public Relations, Josh says that the required "internship was a key reason" for attending the SCU London Program. Read the full profile »

Julie is a communications major who studied in Prague. She dealt with the nervousness and fear of being out her comfort zone in a new culture by taking "the experience as a challenge and adventure." Read the full profile »

Meg studied on the IES program in Vienna, Austria. A psychology major with a minor in Studio Art and German, Meg writes that "the most important perception of me that was to change would be my own." Read the full profile »

Sarah attended the Direct Exchange Program at Universite Catholique in Lille, France. An accounting major with a double minor in International Business and French, Sarah wanted to be completely immersed in the culture." Read the full profile »

Scotty studied on SCU's Durham Summer Program as well as the Dublin Theatre Program through IES. He is a double major in Theatre and Music. Scotty says his experiences "helped me to grow as a person and know myself." Read the full profile »

Rachel studied in Florence, Italy through Syracuse University. An art history major, Rachel's most significant self-development through studying abroad was "gaining a greater amount of self-reliance and self-confidence." Read the full profile »

Colleen, an English major with a minor in Retail Studies, studied in CIEE's Summer Program in Spain and the inaugural SCU London Program. Her "six months in Europe was a whirlwind of exploration and yes, some legitimate academic work." Read the full profile »

Michelle studied at the Denmark International Study (DIS) program in Copenhagen, Denmark. As a management major with a minor in communications, Michelle's experience with DIS gave her a "different perspective on the European way of life..." Read the full profile »

Joe studied at the University of Cape Town in South Africa through CIEE. A history major with a minor in communications, Joe "really wanted to step away from the Santa Clara bubblea and experience an entirely new culture." Read the full profile »

Megan studied at the Casa de la Solidaridad in El Salvador. As a double major in Psychology and Religious Studies with a minor in Spanish, Megan's life-changing experience at the Casa pushed both her mind and heart to their limits. Read the full profile »

Tori, politicial science major, double minor in Italian studies and International Studies, participated Arcadia's Rome program. Her "self-defining experience" in Rome gave her "a stronger sense of self-confidence, independence, motivation..." Read the full profile »

Kelsey studied at the Casa de la Solidaridad program in El Salvador which is operated by Santa Clara. With a marketing major and Spanish minor, Kelsey writes that studying at the Casa "has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life."  Read the full profile »