Tag: alumni

Weston Bargholz, The College of New Jersey

My original plan was to study over summer, for a shorter amount of time, as an entire semester abroad seemed intimidating to me; however, an entire semester abroad turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.  The nearly four months in Heidelberg, Germany, provides the cost effectiveness and cultural immersion […]

Read More

Melissa Lee, The College of New Jersey

My semester abroad at the European Study Center has so far been the best semester of my life. My time here has allowed me to learn through ways I have never before. I have learned how to travel, how to become more patient, how to be less reliant on cell phones, how to be more […]

Read More

Ryan Penna, The College of New Jersey

ESC Heidelberg Ambassador My semester abroad in Heidelberg, Germany was an experience that I will never forget. I had so many unbelievable opportunities to explore different cultures and to collaborate alongside students from all around the globe. The time I spent abroad was invaluable to my professional development, as it taught me the importance of […]

Read More

Katherine Chirillo, Quinnipiac University

ESC Heidelberg Ambassador When I discovered I had the opportunity to study for a semester in Heidelberg I jumped at the opening. I will be forever grateful for the time I spent studying abroad. Not only did I meet some amazing friends, I was able to travel to numerous locations of my choice. Germany’s central […]

Read More

Lucia Villareal, Tec de Monterrey

ESC Heidelberg Ambassador Studying abroad at the European Study Center in Heidelberg was one of the best decisions I have made, and I feel very lucky that I had this opportunity. I studied one semester and then worked as an intern the next semester. I took classes at the European Study Center as well at […]

Read More

Shilan Shah, The College of New Jersey

ESC Heidelberg Ambassador Studying abroad in Heidelberg has easily been the best decision of my life so far, both personally and academically. From making unforgettable friendships with those in the European Study Center, to exploring the different realms of Europe, I have learned and grown so much as a person. Studying abroad made me appreciate […]

Read More

Sam Hanks, Georgia State University

ESC Strasbourg Ambassador I am a Political Science Student with a minor in Economics at Georgia State University. When I came back from France, I signed up to become a “buddy” for exchange students here at Georgia State. Through that, I was paired up with a student from the Université de Strasbourg—we shared many of […]

Read More