The world is your classroom! Each year, Field Studies/Study Abroad/Global Ed sends hundreds of students around the world on amazing academic adventures. Here are some of our favorite images taken by our students. We are busy planning future classes to extraordinary locations.
2023 Photo Contest Winner
Photo by Emily Kesler
"This photo was taken near Merzouga, Morrocco in the Sahara Desert. My program was the International College of Seville, the trip taken with We Love Spain. It was incredible to look out over the seemingly never-ending sand dunes of the Sahara desert, and spending the night dancing with my friends from all over the world. This was a once in a lifetime experience I'll never forget!" Emily Kesler, Semester Study Abroad in Seville, Spain
2023 Photo Contest Gallery
Thank you to all who participated.
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Photo by Megan Kairies
"I recently studied abroad in Costa Rica. I noticed that the culture is more about togetherness than in the States. They are the hardest working people, but always make time for family. My host "Mamá Tica" is one of the hardest working people and even though she had art classes, church duties, kids to take care of, and her father that relies on her to take care of him - even with that, every night she reserved at least an hour to talk to me and my roommate to make sure we felt like family. It's just who Costa Ricans are. They are very loving and welcoming people who make sure everyone feels like family. I love this photo because my Mamá Tica loves butterflies and even made one for me in her art class (it's hanging in my room). A butterfly to me represents a person who can bring a smile to everyone’s face even if it's just for a short moment in time." Megan Kairies, Study Abroad, Costa Rica
Thank you to all who participated.
Note: to fit the format of the gallery, images needed to be cropped.
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Field and Experiential Learning, Study Abroad and Global Education
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 3520
General inquiries: (630) 942-2356
Email: fssa@cod.edu
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