One word commonly used to describe the study abroad experience is “transformative.” While this holds true, there are many shades to the immersive foreign experience that are often overlooked or unreported. In this episode, Global Studies graduating senior, Eva Sypsis, and podcast host, Nikia Brown, take a behind-the-scenes look at some of the challenges that accompany education abroad. They underscore the importance yet difficulty of taking risks with language learning and navigating cultural identities stigmatized by the host society. As you listen in, you quickly learn that the transformative nature of study abroad is not attributed solely to the adventures and joys of traversing life abroad, but also the resilience and clarity gained through overcoming unforeseen obstacles.
