Virtual Intercultural Experience (Sweden)
Global Health Systems Analysis and Innovation

Studied in London, England & Paris France
RIT Affiliate Program (CIEE)

I’ve always been drawn to travel and learning about other countries. One memory that sticks out for me was when I was about 12. I went to an overnight camp that had an exchange with a school from Spain, so there were some Spanish kids at the camp which was exciting for me. I had never met anyone from Spain before, so it felt like a window into a world I hadn’t thought about before. One of the camp counselors told me about study abroad, and it’s been on my mind ever since.

Studied in Dubai, UAE
RIT Dubai

As a STEM major, I chose to study abroad because I wanted to experience a different culture. As an electrical engineering major, I could potentially work in a field where I'll be creating tech that may impact the world. Because of that, I think it's important to understand more about the world before figuring out how to help make it a better place. 

Studied in Tokyo, Japan (The Deaf Community in Japan Faculty-Led Program)
Studied in Paris, France (Deaf Studies & Transatlantic Roots in France Faculty-Led Program)

Studied in Weihai, China
RIT - China

I chose to study abroad because I had never been outside of the east coast before, let alone the continental U.S., and wanted to learn about people and perspectives that I wouldn't have the chance to experience otherwise. I also love history and ancient cultures, so I really wanted to go to someplace with a really deep history.