Student Stories

Liat in Alicante

"My favorite part of this experience was really all of it. I especially loved the daily excitement and the constant learning and exploring. I loved living in Alicante, a small, compact city on the Mediterranean. I loved living with my host mom, a feisty, energetic woman who cared for me deeply despite the language barrier."
 

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Duke in Berlin — Riley Hiers

"It was the picnics in Berlin’s massive Tiergarten, the casual Sunday swims in the Wannsee, and the €5 Döners (which never disappointed) that made my six-week stay in Berlin more than I could have ever hoped for."
 

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Duke in Spain Strengthened Jen's Love for Spanish

“Prior to the Duke in Spain program, I didn't have a lot of experience reading or writing in academic Spanish. The program allowed me to improve these areas through literary, historical and artistic angles."
 

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Hogueras in Alicante

"As I look back on my experience in Alicante, I hope to continue learning Spanish at Duke so that I can apply my language learning skills both in volunteering and a career in medicine."
 

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Imari: Defying Regional Stereotypes in Australia

"Participating in a study abroad experience before I graduated was important to me. I really enjoy learning about different cultures and going to Australia provided me with the opportunity to do just that."
 

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Benvenuti in Italia!

"I realized how much I liked Italian culture on this trip, so I actually signed up for more Italian classes to fulfill an Italian major while I was studying in Bologna. Bologna is a decently tourist-free city, so I felt that I was really immersed in Italian culture."
 

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Ahmed in Morocco: Time Well Spent!

“I got interested in the program because of its academic focus on Public Policy and Arabic, which, at the time, were both of my prospective majors."
 

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Gretchen on ICCS Rome: New Friends and New Experiences

"You’ll learn a ton, see beautiful ancient sites, and meet kind, dedicated classmates.  This program will change your life, your understanding of your world, and your plans for the future."
 

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Curtis Lee: On the Move in Greece

When I applied, I’d actually just finished taking “Greek History”—I thought it would be perfect to connect my classroom experiences with the actual thing.”
 

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Anna's Evening Stroll Through Paris

"The program does an amazing job matching students with families for the homestay! My host mom worked in a field similar to the one I would like to go into, and I was able to learn not only the French language, but also about what was happening in France that related to my interests."
 

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