- by Alex Horgan -
- Independence: Studying abroad is the ultimate form of “adulting.” You quickly learn how to balance responsibility while having once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
- Cultural Appreciation and Friends Around the World: It’s an incredible privilege to experience cultures different from your own and become friends with diverse groups of people. Plus, with friends everywhere…you get a free place to stay when you go back to your study abroad destination years later!
- Affordability: Take advantage of study abroad opportunities while in school. There are so many scholarships and grants you can apply for that lessen costs compared to traveling after graduation.
- Ease of Travel: It is significantly cheaper to travel almost anywhere in the world once you’re in Europe.
- Career Advancement: Employers look for applicants with international experience, as they are more familiar with interacting with people of vastly different cultures
Alex Horgan ‘23 (dance studies and anthropology majors, plus minors in women and gender studies, and museums, archives, and public history) studied abroad in fall 2022 at the University of Roehampton in London through the Performing Arts Abroad program and next will pursue a master’s in museums, galleries, and contemporary culture at the University of Westminster in London.
