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My Identity at Home and Abroad

Written by: Victory Sampson  |  Fall 2023 Butler Semester in Spain (Alcala) I want to know and understand things I am not supposed to—things hidden away from me. Languages spoken away from their places of origin are often like blankets … Continue reading

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“Making friends” vs. “making friends”: How Expressions Reflect Culture and my Experience of Friendship in Germany

Written by: Abi Jacobs  |  Spring 2023 BU Exchange at University of Tuebingen Before I came to Germany, I was aware that in German they say “Freunde Finden” to describe the process of getting to know people and becoming friends. … Continue reading

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Down With the Sickness: Ooooo AHAHAHAH

Written by: Martine Cardichon |  Fall 2022 ISEP Exchange in France – Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon If I could characterize this semester with one song it would be “Down With The Sickness” by Disturbed. Ironically, even as … Continue reading

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Why I Would Recommend Butler’s Semester in Spain Program to Every Spanish Major

Written by: Bella Battistoni|  Fall 2022 Butler Semester in Spain(Alcala) By writing this blog post, I am using this opportunity to rave about Butler’s Semester in Spain program. Going on this trip was definitely something that was way out of … Continue reading

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Uncharted Territory

Written by: Ilanah Mangan |  Fall 2022 IFSA Rome Going abroad was something I have wanted to do since I was a little girl. I’ve always had a fascination with traveling and experiencing the world outside of the bubble of … Continue reading

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Free Time with Friends in Munich

Written by: Nick Chinn |  Summer 2023 Butler Honors in Germany This summer I had the honor of traveling abroad to the beautiful country of Germany with the Honors College. I heard about this trip last year but due to … Continue reading

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Community in Italy

Written by: Astrid Ariana |  Summer 2023 Arts and Cultural Management in Italy Growing up Jewish gave me a strong sense of familial community throughout my entire life. However, I think the United States struggles as a whole to have … Continue reading

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Flourishing in the Aesthetic

Written by: Daylen Byrd |  Summer 2023 Art and Culture in Vienna An aesthetic can be defined by its physicality or set principles. One merely experiences an aesthetic when obligated to do so, although others commit themselves in doing so. … Continue reading

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Giselle Varre: My Identity at Home and Abroad

Written by: Giselle Varre  |  Summer 2023 Communication in Ireland If my time in Ireland has taught me anything about myself, my identity at home and abroad is similar, which is good. As a Black woman, I carry that identity … Continue reading

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Best in Marseille, France

Written by: Amelia Dessauer  |  Spring 2023 BU Exchange at Kedge Business School Best in Marseille, France – Amelia’s lovely blog layout Marseille, located off the Mediterranean coast is known for its bustling port and beautiful, diverse landscape spanning from the … Continue reading

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