Abroaden Your Horizons
The podcast where we talk about study abroad, global programs, and diverse cultural experiences at Santa Clara University.
Episodes
31 episodes
History and the Heart of Rome: Roman Catholicism with Jessica Simmons
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, SCU junior Jessica Summons takes us along her study abroad journey in Rome, Italy with the John Felice Rome Center as an Accounting major. Stepping into a new country and culture, Jessica shares what i...
Finding Your Rhythm Abroad with Pranav Bhargava
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by Pranav Bhargava, a junior at Santa Clara University, majoring in Marketing with a minor in Music. Pranav studied abroad at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, where his ...
The Land of Smiles: Student Life in Thailand with Gema Sanchez
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by Santa Clara University student Gema Sanchez, a senior majoring in Public Health Science with minors in Political Science and Anthropology. She studied abroad at Mahidol University in Ba...
Finding Stillness on the Sorrento Coast with Sophia Alvarenga
In this Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by Santa Clara University student Sophia Alvarenga, a Communications major with a Marketing minor. She studied abroad in Sorrento, Italy, at the Sant’Anna Institute.In this episode, S...
From Milan to Barcelona: Nelly Calderon’s European Marketing Experience
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by Santa Clara University student Nelly Calderon, a Marketing major with a minor in International Business. Nelly shares her unforgettable journey spending a semester abroad in Mi...
Rooted in the Land: Pepeha and Perspective in New Zealand with Angelee Caballero
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by Santa Clara University student Angelee Caballero, a Public Health major with minors in French and Francophone Studies and Latinx Studies. She studied abroad in Christchurch, New Zealand...
Living the Language in Salamanca, Spain with Celeste Mancilla and Emma Hatfield
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by Santa Clara University students Emma Hatfield, a Neuroscience major with Spanish and Biology minors, and Celeste Mancilla, a Political Science and Spanish double major with min...
Elephants, Engineering, & Embracing the Unknown: Bangkok, Thailand with Huy Ngo
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by Santa Clara University student Huy Ngo, a Computer Science and Engineering major with a minor in Real Estate, who studied abroad at Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand. Fro...
Creating an Earth Sandwich: Friendship From Across the Globe with Lindsey and Fernando
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by Santa Clara University students Fernando Salvador Francisco, a Communication major with a focus in filmmaking and a minor in technical theater, and Lindsey Gebhardt, a Chemistr...
Studying Abroad Mindfully in Barcelona with Sam Balough
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, SCU Junior Sam Balough takes us inside her study abroad adventure in Barcelona with IES as a Psychology major. She shares how she learned to explore the city with respect for local communities...
"Just Because It's Different, Doesn't Mean It's Wrong": Life Down Under in Melbourne, Australia with Mayukha Sirineni
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by SCU Management Information Systems major Mayukha Sirineni to hear all about her semester abroad at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne, Australia. We explor...
San Sebastián, Spain with Sam Curran
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with two SCU students, Sam Curran and Nicole Van Stralen (podcast host), about their fall semester abroad in San Sebastian, Spain at The University of Deusto.
Exploring The Entertainment Culture of South Korea with Sandy Pham
In this episode, Global Engagement Ambassador and SCU junior Sandy Pham shares her best advice with future students to Seoul, South Korea. Several topics covered in this episode include: building friendships prior to and during one's time abroa...
Cultural Differences in Madrid, Spain with Veronica Flores
In this episode, Global Engagement Ambassador and SCU junior Veronica Flores shares her best advice with future students on navigating life in Spain as a fluent Spanish speaker. Several topics covered in this episode include: overcoming l...
A Dumpling Fiesta: Being a foodie abroad with Rachel Lee
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student, Rachel Lee, about her semester abroad in England at Queen Mary University of London. Rachel is a Mechanical Engineering major with a Technical Design & Innovation Mi...
San Sebastian, Spain with Nicole
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Communications major, Nicole Van Stralen, about her fall semester abroad in San Sebastian, Spain at The University of Deusto . We discuss her experiences getting her passpo...
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 a...
Seoul, South Korea and Barcelona, Spain with Omar Medina
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Spanish and Communications major, Omar Medina, about his summer program abroad in Seoul, South Korea, and his semester program in Barcelona, Spain with IES. We discuss the ...
Copenhagen, Denmark with Jason Leon
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Marketing major, Jason Leon, about his summer program abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark through DIS. We discuss how his experience abroad helped him step outside his comfort zo...
Brisbane, Australia with Alisha Burch
In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Chemistry major, Alisha Burch, about her summer internship abroad in ...
Returnee Advice with Tatum Petti
In this episode, Study Abroad Peer Advisor and SCU junior Tatum Petti shares her best advice with returnees about navigating readjustment to life in the U.S. after studying abroad. Some of the topics in this episode include: the stages of rever...
Returnee Advice with Cassidy Block
In this episode, Study Abroad Peer Advisor and SCU senior Cassidy Block shares her best advice with returnees about navigating readjustment to life in the U.S. after studying abroad. Some of the topics in this episode include: experiencing reve...
Nantes, France with Valery Marin Revolorio
In this episode we discuss studying abroad in Nantes France with Val, a junior at SCU, double major (French & Public Health) and quadruple minor (International Business, Economics, Political Science, & International Studies). ...
New Zealand with Rachael Han
In this episode we talk with Rachael Han who is a SCU Alumna that went to Auckland, New Zealand through the program provider Arcadia. We discuss what it is like being a Civil Engineer abroad, including her personal and academic goals when explo...