Scotland — 4Corners

What motivated you to study abroad?

“I wanted to study abroad in Scotland because I wanted to study theology in the denomination I belong to. Also, my dad’s side of the family is Scottish, so I wanted to get more in touch with my heritage outside of the United States.”

“By studying abroad, you will be able to grow as a person and member of the world. ”

What were the biggest takeaways from your experience?

“Academically, I was exposed to perspectives that I had not been shown here in the states. By being in an international setting, you are going to experience perspectives that people within an American framework can’t relate to or express. I was able to gain areas of knowledge that I would not have otherwise if I did not study abroad. Socially, I was exposed to different social settings and customs, but the challenges of navigating these social settings helped me grow a lot as a person.”

Yes! I truly feel like I made lifelong friends in Scotland. I did cry on the plane ride back because I was sad to leave my friends. They will be friends for life.
My favorite memory was when we shared a Christmas Eve dinner. We all brought our own national customs and traditions to the dinner, which was really cool.
I was in Theology Club and Club Rowing! It was really fun. For the most part though, I wanted to be immersed in the culture and focus on the study abroad experience.
I think it’s important to just roll with it. By studying abroad, you are going to face novel situations that require flexibility and trust in your own capabilities. If you make a mistake, it’s fine— you learn and move on.
Transformative.