GEO Student Testimonials

Image As an investment analyst working for a company in Barcelona, I learned how to navigate a professional work environment in a different culture and managed to expand my linguistic skills to be able to become a valuable asset to my team. My…

Image Kaust provides state of the art technology and research opportunities. I am mostly working with phd and post doc mentors so it has been an amazing opportunity to see their research/experimentation process. Saudi Arabia is also a new…

Image My study abroad experience thus far has been so illuminating, both personally and culturally. I've been able to become part of the community, and even make friends with local students.  On top of that, I have eaten so much good food…

Image Studying abroad has been a goal of mine for ages. To be onsite while learning is such a great experience — not only are you learning every day in the classroom, but you are constantly learning about another culture through everyday…

Kate, a student from the University of Oregon in America, shares her experience studying abroad in Tanzania. She chose this program because it was in Tanzania, a country in Africa that not many Americans travel to, and the topic of human rights and social justice was exciting. Kate found learning…

Shaye Beardsley, a University of Oregon student in the human rights and social justice program studying to be a lawyer, shares their transformative experience in Tanzania, where they gained a more diverse, non-Western perspective on the world. Shaye is currently at the MSTCDC campus near River…

Image Carosella, a recent graduate of the University of Oregon, is using her final bit of coursework to study abroad. She decided to take this opportunity to gain more experience before fully applying for jobs.One of Carosella's favorite parts of…

Image Kira, a third-year student at the University of Oregon, is majoring in environmental science and minoring in sustainable business. She chose to study abroad to supplement her coursework and have a new adventure by immersing herself in a…

  Image Will, a fourth-year economics major and business minor at the University of Oregon, decided to study abroad to immerse himself in a different culture. So far, he feels he's accomplished that goal.One of Will's favorite parts of the…

Image For Mason, choosing Costa Rica as the destination for his internship wasn't just about gaining professional experience—it was about immersing himself in a culture known for its happiness, sustainability, and deep connection to community.…