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Studying abroad is one of the most transformational experiences a student can have in college. It’s an opportunity to meet new people, explore unfamiliar cultures and discover who you are. But with great transformation can come new challenges. Join Syracuse Abroad program alumni and staff in the DEIA Student Working Group as they share their stories of self discovery and their advice for making the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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S2 E13: The Final Ride with Sebastian, Tynan and Michaela
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From first impressions to final farewells, host Sebastian Talib closes this season of Identity Abroad with his best friends from studying in London, Tynan Weathers ’25 and Michaela Fry ’25. Sebastian shares how Tynan and Michaela actually inspired his passion for the podcast, bringing it all full circle. They reminisce about their favorite memories…
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S2 E12: Being BIPOC in Copenhagen with Cheryl and Nafisa
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Scandinavia gets its moment in the spotlight on this week’s episode of the podcast! Cheryl Olanga ’25 and Nafisa Jeilani ’26 bring us along as they recount their journeys in Denmark though DIS Copenhagen. They rave about their classes, trips to visit Spotify headquarters in Sweden and see ancient art in Greece, and embracing “hygge” as the temps ge…
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S2 E11: Meandering through Florence with Ananya and Allie
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This week, the podcast completes its tour of the Syracuse Center programs with a conversation about Florence, Italy, with Ananya Sayekumar ’26 and Allie Bamford ’27. Sebastian, Delaney and the guests talk about having FOMO for life back on campus, leaning on your friends and host family, and the simple joy of walking around the cities of Italy with…
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S2 E10: Awestruck in London with Yuelin and Alex
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This week, Sebastian finally gets to talk about one of his favorite cities in the world - London, England - with two other alums, Yuelin “Peter” Wang ’25 and Alex Shaffer ’25. The group goes deep, talking about the moments in the city and broader United Kingdom that left them in awe. Sebastian and Peter reconnect over football, Alex reflects on vis…
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S2 E9: Amigos por siempre in Santiago with Caylin Davids ’26
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Beautiful beaches, ski resorts, glaciers and volcanoes - Chile has it all for adventurous spirits! Caylin Davids ’26 joins Delaney, a fellow Santiago alumna, and Sebastian to talk about her experiences studying abroad in the heart of South America. Caylin reminisces about traveling through Buenos Aires, Machu Picchu, Patagonia and beyond while taki…
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S2 E8: Landing an Internship Abroad with Emma and Jordan
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Doing an internship while studying abroad is one of the best and easiest ways to boost your resume! On this episode of the podcast, Emma Poper ’26 and Jordan Kramer ’26, share all about their internships in Poland and England. Between cracking jokes with Sebastian and Nico, this week’s guest host, they talk about how easy the process was, how it’s …
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S2 E7: Finding France in Strasbourg with Erika and Ta’Nasia
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After living the dream (read: eating tons of pastries) in Strasbourg, France, Erika Steinhart ’26 and Ta'Nasia Coleman ’26, sit down with Sebastian and Delaney to reminisce. They shared their favorite classes, highlights from the group trip to Paris, and, most importantly, their favorite French eats. Ta'Nasia’s study abroad “fail” (unfortunately) i…
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S2 E6: Adventures in Korea with Shamila Santana ’25
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Did you know Syracuse Abroad offers more than 50 World Partner programs? Shamila Santana ’25 studied abroad all the way in Seoul, South Korea, and on today’s episode joins Sebastian to talk about the World Partner experience. Shamila raves about the support of her program provider, CIEE, talks about challenges with the language, and dishes on her f…
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S2 E5: Falk Brings Passion for Sport Analytics to Italy
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Students have a multitude of study abroad options to choose from, including short-term faculty-led courses that travel all over the world. One of these unique opportunities is “Italian Football: Impact and Outcomes,” which travels through Rome, Milan, Florence and Bologna to study the analytics and management of elite Italian Serie A football (aka …
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S2 E4: Daydreaming of Madrid with Bella Corral ’25
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Bella Corral ’25, who studied abroad at Syracuse Madrid in Fall 2024, joins Sebastian and Delaney to share her story and favorite experiences abroad. Some of the best parts of her time in Madrid included long talks with her host mom, learning the differences between Spanish in Spain and Mexico, and relaxing with friends in Retiro Park. Sebastian al…
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S2 E3: What to Know Before You Go with Lauren and Maureen
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In our last episode of the semester, Lauren Salomon ’26 and Maureen Ferguson ’25 share their insights on everything students need to know before they get on the plane to their study abroad program. Host Sebastian Talib ’25 talks with them about how they picked their programs, what goals they set for each of their study abroad experiences (they’re b…
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S2 E2: Get Your Money Right with Emmy and Allie
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If you’ve ever wondered how to figure out if study abroad is affordable, you’re not alone. In this episode of Identity Abroad with Syracuse Abroad, Emmy Njue ’25 and Allie Fabrizi ’25 talked with host Sebastian Talib ’25 about how they managed their finances on their journeys. They shared their insights on scholarships and aid, including the Gilman…
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S2 E1: Your Study Abroad Guide with Talia and Anna
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Welcome to the first official season of Identity Abroad with Syracuse Abroad! Sebastian Talib ’25, our new host, welcomes guests Talia St. Angelo ’25 and Anna Meehan ’26 to talk about the basics of studying abroad at Syracuse University. They share their stories of studying in Spain and Poland, why going in the fall is the best, and their study abr…
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S1 E3: My Journey Abroad with Carly Ward ’24
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Everyone who studies abroad has a unique, personal journey to share. In this new series, we talk one-on-one with a program alum to get their stories, insights and mishaps from wherever in the world they studied abroad. Today, we are talking with Carly Ward ’24 about her experience studying at University College Dublin in Ireland! Carly shares how s…
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If you are from the United States, studying abroad may be the first time you experience living outside of your home country. You may have to navigate new cultural norms, stereotypes of Americans and more that’s outside your comfort zone. In this episode, Giana DiTolla ’24, Madison Lamont ’24, Danis Cammett ’25 and Gabriella Terry ’26 discuss how th…
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Join Alena Slak ’24, Giana DiTolla ’24 and Nishkreenchan Chowdhury ’23 as they discuss their unique journeys studying abroad in Spain. As you prepare to study abroad - in Spain or beyond - this conversation will help you better understand how you might experience culture shock, difficult conversations, loneliness, and other challenges. Guided by Jo…
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