Studying abroad is an amazing experience that I believe everyone should have the opportunity to do at least once in their life, and trust me, once is all it takes and you will be hooked on traveling for the rest of your life!  I have already started planning my next study abroad trip (Egypt or China?).  Studying in Scotland was the first time I had been out of the United States so it was very nerve-wracking at first because I wasn't sure what to expect, but once I settled into the palace and received some guidance from the program director, Patty, I was armed and ready to start my new adventure.

Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that I would be playing golf at St. Andrew's New Course, be in London for fashion week or roving the Irish countryside in a Paddy Wagon tour bus.  Studying abroad was everything I thought it would be and more; it's an experience I wouldn't trade for anything.  Traveling to new and different places gives you the opportunity to see life through a different, wider lens and immerse yourself in a foreign culture so you can become a well rounded individual.  Studying abroad also gives you an opportunity to learn more about yourself; being in Scotland allowed me to really learn and grow as a person and solidify some of the traits I already knew I had, like organization and planning, both must-haves if you're going to study abroad!  Overall, it's an experience anyone and everyone should take part in.

I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have about the Wisconsin in Scotland program or studying abroad in general; feel free to e-mail me at any time or if you are on the Superior campus, stop by my office in Old Main 337, MWF from 9-11.

Cheers!