7 Things You Should Know about Studying Abroad

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Travis Townsend ’09 Oakland, California
Major: Economics / Abroad: Japan
“I suggest going to a program without any Colby students so that you can make an entirely new group of friends.”

Sara Gutt ’09 Atlanta, Georgia
Major: Latin American Studies / Abroad: Argentina
“Be open minded when you are abroad.”

Evan Footer ’09 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Major: Economics / Abroad: Australia
“Don’t stick with Americans, go mingle with the native population.”

Carlie Minichino ’09 Stamford, Connecticut
Majors: Physics and Philosophy / Abroad: Chile
“If you are nervous about going for a semester, you can always take advantage of Jan Plan.”

Brian Huntington ’09 Boise, Idaho
Majors: Government and Biochemistry  Abroad: New Zealand
“A lot of premed kids can’t go abroad.”

Laura Littman ’10 Vail, Colorado
Major: Economics / Abroad: India
“Go somewhere that’s very different than anywhere you’ve ever been.”

Carly Rapaport ’10 Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Major: Anthropology / Abroad: Australia
“Bring guidebooks and learn to use Skype.”



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