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International Studies students
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Kristen Russell
Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts & Production) / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (Switzerland)
I chose to study International Studies to push myself out of my comfortable bubble and experience what our big, wonderful world has to offer.
Kristen completed her In-Country Study in 2018 at L’université de Neuchâtel in Switzerland. To find out more, read Kristen's monthly blog.
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Ben Johnston
Bachelor of Construction Project Management / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (Spain)
I chose to study the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies so that I could gain a greater perspective of people, cultures, landscapes and languages of the world.
Ben completed his In-Country Study in 2018 at Universidad de Autónoma de Barcelona in Spain. To find out more, read Ben's monthly blog.
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Alana Leabeater
Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (Argentina)
I applied for the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies for the opportunity to travel as part of my degree, and more importantly, to learn another language, as I think it is important in the multicultural world of today to connect with and understand cultures apart from your own.
Alana completed her In-Country Study in 2018 at Universidad del CEMA (UCEMA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. To find out more, read Alana's monthly blog.
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James Fenton
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (Japan)
During my ICS year in Japan, I hope to make connections with people from all over the world. I am also striving to greatly improve my Japanese language skills and gain an insight into a culture that I would be unable to experience elsewhere.
James completed his in-country study in 2018 at Yokohama National University in Yokohama, Japan. To find out more, read James' monthly blog.