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...
Interning with purpose: women creating change abroad
THE Study Abroad Pod
38 minutes
8 months ago
Interning with purpose: women creating change abroad
Women can do it all: from isolating the chemical compounds in medicinal plants in Thailand, to advocating for abuse victims in India, there’s a place to practice your craft in a study abroad internship. This episode highlights Maggie, from the University of Idaho, and Haley from the University of Nevada, Reno, who saw firsthand the global impact of women forging their own pathways in their communities. Have an idea for a future episode or just want to learn more about study abroad? Email us a...
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...
