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Notes from Abroad

Notes from Abroad – Semester at Sea

October 20, 2011 Notes from Abroad

Question: “Describe the typical daily routine for someone from your host country. At what times does everything happen?” By Julie Fischer My study abroad experience is a bit more unique than other abroad programs offered at Bentley. Instead of living with and adjusting to one culture, I am traveling the world, sampling several cultures throughout [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Manchester, United Kingdom

October 20, 2011 Notes from Abroad

Describe the typical daily routine for someone from your host country. At what times does everything happen? What is extremely different, and what is exactly the same from your experiences in the U.S.? By Allie Esposito The people of England operate pretty much the same as we do. According to them, this is no phenomenon [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Dublin, Ireland

October 20, 2011 Notes from Abroad

Question: “Describe the typical daily routine for someone from your host country. At what times does everything happen?” By Patrick Maguire Overall, the everyday habits of the Irish are not so very different from our own in the States. The economic boom of the past 20 years has given the country a lot of the [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Copenhagen, Denmark

October 6, 2011 Notes from Abroad

Question: “Tell us something about your host city or country that only a local would know. What’s one thing you wish you knew upon arrival?” By Monica Tshanakas When I was preparing to study abroad in Denmark, I had no idea what to expect. I talked to Bentley students from previous years and attended all [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Rouen, France

October 6, 2011 Notes from Abroad

Question: “Tell us something about your host city or country that only a local would know. What’s one thing you wish you knew upon arrival?” By Andrey Tsatsulin An essential part of the French culture is the culinary art. Most of the produce is purchased at local boutiques or designated meat, cheese and bakery shops. [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Dublin, Ireland

October 6, 2011 Notes from Abroad

“Tell us something about your host city or country that only a local would know. How did you come to observe this? What’s one thing you wish you knew upon arrival?” By Justin Lawlor Only Dubliners, or perhaps only Europeans, look completely at ease in a sidewalk café. Café culture is embraced throughout Europe. The [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Dublin, Ireland

October 6, 2011 Notes from Abroad

“Tell us something about your host city or country that only a local would know. How did you come to observe this? What’s one thing you wish you knew upon arrival?” By: Cole Anderson Upon arriving here in Dublin, there were a few things I noticed immediately, and some that took time living in the area [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Rouen, France

September 29, 2011 Notes from Abroad

“What new perspectives about the United States have you gained during your semester abroad? What aspects have been extremely different? What has been similar to the U.S. that you expected to be different? Are there any specific things you wish the U.S. would adopt?” By Andrey Tsatsulin After living approximately two weeks in France, I [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Rome, Italy

September 29, 2011 Notes from Abroad

Question: “What new perspectives about the United States have you gained during your semester abroad? What aspects have been extremely different? What has been similar to the U.S. that you expected to be different?” By Domenique Hogan Studying abroad has been one of the most interesting experiences I’ve ever had. Being immersed in another culture, [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Gold Coast, Australia

September 29, 2011 Notes from Abroad

Question: “What new perspectives about the United States have you gained during your semester abroad? What aspects have been extremely different? What has been similar to the U.S. that you expected to be different?” By Julia Jenko To be completely honest, my knowledge of what to expect when I came to Australia was a little [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Barcelona, Spain

September 29, 2011 Notes from Abroad

“What new perspectives about the United States have you gained during your semester abroad? What aspects have been extremely different? What has been similar to the U.S. that you expected to be different? Are there any specific things you wish the U.S. would adopt?” By Rachel Wang One thing that I have had to adjust [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Manchester, United Kingdom

September 29, 2011 Notes from Abroad

“What new perspectives about the United States have you gained during your semester abroad? What aspects have been extremely different? What has been similar to the U.S. that you expected to be different? Are there any specific things you wish the U.S. would adopt?” By Allie Esposito Surprisingly, for being such similar countries, America is [...]

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