The #BethelAbroad Pod

Pura Vida! A semester in Costa Rica!

Frances Boerman-Cornell joins the #BethelAbroad pod to talk about her semester in Costa Rica! We chat about homemade lunches, internships abroad, exploring the rainforest, and other adventures. Listen now!

Spain, India, Colombia, oh my! (Special guest Luca Lombardi)

Taylor and Davey are back with 3x study abroad traveler, Luca Lombardi! In this episode, the three talk about Luca's time in Colombia, India, Spain, and then India again! They unpack why Luca chose to travel abroad, the difference between J-term and Semester programs, and Textura 2024. Taylor and Luca also reminisce on their time abroad together and finding the best kebab in the world. Listen now!

Study Abroad 101: Who, What, Where, & Why

#thebethelabroadpod is back with new hosts Taylor & Davey. In this episode, the two talk about their roles as global ambassadors, their favorite travel destinations, and everything you need to know about the Study Abroad office!

3X Study Abroad Champion, Soraya Keiser! (Guatemala/Lithuania/India)

In this episode, we connect with Senior Soraya Keiser and dive into her journey studying abroad in Klaipėda, Lithuania at LCC. Soraya shares her thoughts on the varying differences in academics, her culinary adventures with Lithuanian cuisine, disparities in public transportation, and much more. Additionally, we explore her involvement in creating the Textura magazine during her time in both Guatemala and India. . . 00:00 Introductions 01:17 About Lithuania and why Soraya chose to study there 05:18 Culture shocks in Soraya's experience 06:56 Clark's program director in Australia 08:18 Soraya's program director and student leaders in Lithuania 09:58 Courses in Lithuania and Australia 13:30 Getting out of her comfort zone and meeting new people 16:52 Traveling during the program 18:20 Journalism experience in May (in Kosovo) 19:57 Diversity in Lithuania and Melbourne 21:30 Food 25:56 Transportation in Lithuania 27:18 Homesickness 28:56 Clark quizzes Soraya on "how well she knows Lithuania" 34:20 Textura India 42:04 If they could study abroad again, where would they go? . . Thank you for listening! If you are interested in studying abroad, please contact us at study-abroad@bethel.edu or stop by the Study Abroad Office. We would love to answer any questions you might have about your semester, January, or summer programs abroad [https://bethelabroad.via-trm.com/visitor-programs-v2]!

Walk Slowly, and Bow Often (Kate Osgood '24, The Oregon Extension)

In Season 2 Episode 3, we connect with Junior Kate Osgood to hear about her experience on the Oregon Extension. In this episode, Kate shares the reality of cabin life shenanigans, the slowness of the environment, and about the beauty and encouragement she found in her cohort of students. From simple living and to backpacking adventures, Kate gives a glimpse of life "among the trees". Thank you for listening! If you are interested in studying abroad, please contact us at study-abroad@bethel.edu or stop by our Study Abroad Office. We would love to answer any questions you might have about semester, J-term, or summer programs abroad!