In this episode we’re sitting down with Zack Patton, a University of Houston student who turned one study abroad into three — learning Spanish, French, and German along the way. Joined by USAC Resident Directors David Gilland and LuisFernández, Zack reflects on language learning, idiomatic hacks, culture shock, and why fluency isn’t the goal: it’s connection. Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at podcast@usac.edu. Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email studyabroad@usac.edu...
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In this episode we’re sitting down with Zack Patton, a University of Houston student who turned one study abroad into three — learning Spanish, French, and German along the way. Joined by USAC Resident Directors David Gilland and LuisFernández, Zack reflects on language learning, idiomatic hacks, culture shock, and why fluency isn’t the goal: it’s connection. Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at podcast@usac.edu. Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email studyabroad@usac.edu...
Exploring with alumni: Alicante, Chiang Mai, and Madrid
THE Study Abroad Pod
34 minutes
1 month ago
Exploring with alumni: Alicante, Chiang Mai, and Madrid
From the temples of Thailand to the vibrant streets and coastal calm of Spain, today’s episode brings together three University of Nevada, Las Vegas students whose experiences abroad were as diverse as they are. Angela and Nicole, both Mexican American, share how living in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Madrid, Spain challenged and enriched their sense of identity. Kathleen joins with her own stories from Alicante, Spain, reflecting on connection, independence, and growth abroad. Have an idea...
THE Study Abroad Pod
In this episode we’re sitting down with Zack Patton, a University of Houston student who turned one study abroad into three — learning Spanish, French, and German along the way. Joined by USAC Resident Directors David Gilland and LuisFernández, Zack reflects on language learning, idiomatic hacks, culture shock, and why fluency isn’t the goal: it’s connection. Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at podcast@usac.edu. Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email studyabroad@usac.edu...
