Everyone who studies abroad has a unique, personal journey to share. In this new series, we talk one-on-one with a program alum to get their stories, insights and mishaps from wherever in the world they studied abroad. Today, we are talking with Carly Ward ’24 about her experience studying at University College Dublin in Ireland! Carly shares how she made friends on a World Partner program, got into Irish culture and studied abroad as an engineering major.

If you are from the United States, studying abroad may be the first time you experience living outside of your home country. You may have to navigate new cultural norms, stereotypes of Americans and more that’s outside your comfort zone. In this episode, Giana DiTolla ’24, Madison Lamont ’24, Danis Cammett ’25 and Gabriella Terry ’26 discuss how they experienced their respective host cities and tips they learned for understanding their host cultures. Guided by Katie Shaw, Student Services & Inclusion Coordinator and co-lead of the DEIA Student Working Group, at Syracuse Abroad.

Join Alena Slak ’24, Giana DiTolla ’24 and Nishkreenchan Chowdhury ’23 as they discuss their unique journeys studying abroad in Spain. As you prepare to study abroad - in Spain or beyond - this conversation will help you better understand how you might experience culture shock, difficult conversations, loneliness, and other challenges. Guided by Joelle Orecki, International Programs Advisor and co-lead of the DEIA Student Working Group, at Syracuse Abroad.