Lisbon, Portugal with Alex Xanthos

In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student Alex Xanthos about her study abroad experience in Lisbon, Portugal. Alex shares her insights on acquiring visas, spending time alone, and self care practices while abroad. We also discuss the changes we notice in our identity and global perspective after returning from our abroad experiences.

Chapters

• 0:55 Alex's Pre Departure Thoughts
• 5:28 The Struggles of Getting a Visa
• 11:28 Arriving in Lisbon
• 14:00 Lisbon's Program Housing
• 16:01 Making Friends Abroad
• 19:20 The Importance of Spending Time Alone
• 22:20 Achieving your Abroad Dreams
• 23:20 Building Confidence from Studying Abroad
• 25:30 Recognizing Personal Growth upon Returning
• 27:45 Alex's Advice to her Sophomore Year Self
• 30:00 Maintaining Self Care Practices while Abroad