About Sagehens Abroad: Student Stories from Around the World
Tune in to the Pomona College Study Abroad Podcast – Sagehens Abroad: Student Stories From Around the World. Each episode features one of our peer mentors interviewing students who have returned from abroad to provide insight into their unique experiences. Some of the discussion topics include pre-departure preparation, specifics about their program of choice, what challenges they came across and how they overcame them, and how their time abroad shaped their academic pathways and personal experiences. Additionally, the students share some insider tips, memorable moments, and highlights.
Chris Meng – Swarthmore, Pennsylvania (Spring 2022)
Join host Meriel Chang ‘23, a double major in economics and anthropology, as she interviews Chris Meng ’23, a double major in psychological sciences and mathematics, about his semester away on the Domestic Exchange Program at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. Meriel and Chris have an engaging conversation about the benefits of studying away on a Domestic Exchange Program, how he was able to expand his interest in educational studies, ways to engage in clubs and befriend locals.
Keywords: Domestic Exchange, double major, local engagement, extracurricular activities, direct enrollment
Transcript:https://pomona.box.com/s/6st9lb5ueblozcbwjkmv9migv8tasfnf
19 Nov 2022
Camille Molas – Edinburgh, Scotland (Fall 2019)
Join host Mikaela Nishida ‘21, a mathematics major, as she interviews Camille Molas ’21, a physics major, about her semester abroad on the Pomona College Program at University of Edinburgh. Mikaela and Camille have an enlightening conversation about the benefits of studying on a Pomona Program, how she learned more about Scottish history and culture, ways to engage in university clubs and befriend locals, and budgeting tips.
Keywords: Pomona Programs, university courses, local engagement, extracurricular activities, housing, budgeting
Transcript: https://pomona.box.com/s/w1kbqjimk27e461ddxo9i5wafv939f2z
4 Nov 2022
Skye Jacobs – Oxford, England (Fall 2019-Spring 2020)
Join host Talia Ivry ‘21, a religious studies major, as she interviews Skye Jacobs ’21, a philosophy and politics major, about his junior year abroad at Oxford University: Lady Margaret Hall in Oxford, England. Talia and Skye have an engaging conversation about studying away for an academic year, the academic structure at Oxford, and how to engage in the university and befriend locals.
Keywords: Oxford University: Lady Margaret Hall, academic year abroad, tutorials, local engagement, extracurricular activities, housing, cultural adjustment
Transcript: https://pomona.box.com/s/v4a9h1as7ceu4f63bfgjo233by8ohpdf
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