Meet the Summer 2013 Featured Bloggers

May 22, 2013

Congratulations to the 2013 Summer Bloggers! Keep up with this summer’s stellar storytellers on the ISA Student Blog.

Photo by Allison McMordie

Last First City University
Williams Jessie Barcelona The College of Saint Rose
DeVeau Claire Barranquilla Hope College
Vance Hannah Barranquilla Colorado State University
Hayes Katie Buenos Aires Texas Tech University
Landavazo Alejandra Buenos Aires San Diego State University
Benevides Victor Cusco University of Notre Dame
Maher Sarah Cusco Southern Illinois University
McDonald Hannah Florence Emporia State University
Fugate Janey Florianópolis Washington & Lee University
Cooper Krysten London Michigan Technological University
Hoganson Lyssa London Georgia College and State University
Lewis Anne Meknes The University of Alabama
Wilson Kathleen Meknes University of Georgia
Miltenberger Mary Paris University of Georgia
Tracy Samuel Rome UCSD
Davidson Nicole Salamanca Saginaw Valley State University
Sharabianlou Lauren Salamanca Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Faour Alyse San José Florida State University
Hall Jennifer San José Cal State University, Fullerton
Johnson Chelsea Santiago Middle Tennessee State University
Appiah Esther Seoul Ohio State University
Munkacsy Gina Seoul William Paterson University
Coates Karen Sevilla Rowan University
Wilkinson Callie Valencia University of Michigan
Mulligan Jenna Valparaíso Gonzaga University

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Tips from Tom: London Markets You Shouldn’t Miss

May 20, 2013

Tom Ritchings is a Student Services Coordinator in the ISA London Office. Tom works with students who are studying abroad in London, Reading, and Scotland.

Photo by Danielle Alonzi on Portobello Road in London, England.

There are a large number of charming markets in London, do not be afraid to barter. Below are some of my favourites:

Camden:
This north London punk/rock haven specialises in vintage: clothes, records, art, books and an array of interesting objects. Camden is also prolific for live music and oriental food. The majority of stalls are north of Camden Lock so be sure not to miss the main section. Camden has a fantastic buzz, day and night, and is one of London’s greatest treasures.
Tube Station: Camden Town/Chalk Farm

Notting Hill- Portobello Road:
Portobello Road is predominantly an antiques market, but food and clothing stalls are also present, especially at the north end. Saturday’s market is much larger, also busier. Although generally cheap this market is dearer than some of the other London markets. Hugh Grant fans can find his Notting Hill character’s flat at 280 Westbourne Park Road and travel book shop at 142 Portobello Road.
Tube Station: Notting Hill Gate/Ladbroke Grove

Borough Market:
Just south of the Thames, Borough Market is a fresh food heaven. Wholesale early in the morning, retail during the day this market sells: fish, meat, cheese, wine, baked cakes and bread, international cuisine, fruit and vegetables. I recommend just walking through the market and taking in the mouth watering smells that invariably results in a purchase.
Tube Station: London Bridge

Brick Lane and Old Spitalfields Market:
These two East London Sunday markets are becoming increasingly popular with the young and the hip. Brick Lane sells clothes, books, music and vintage items; it also has a great variety of shops open all week and is the best place to try Indian food. Spitalfields Market stalls specialise in fashion, art, design and vintage with several restaurants. The Shoreditch area, where these markets are situated, is also great for bars and restaurants, live music and nightlife.
Tube Station: Shoreditch High Street/Aldgate East

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In Her Own Words: A Student Tells Her Heredia Study Abroad Story

May 15, 2013

Laura Stein of UNC, Wilmington explains why she chose Heredia and why she loved studying in Costa Rica’s City of Flowers.

Photo by Yohan Perera.

“After deciding that I wanted to study in Costa Rica, I realized I had even more options about which city I could live and study in. I initially chose Heredia because I wanted to live in a slightly smaller city that had a more home-y, small community-type feel. As soon as I arrived for my semester abroad, I knew I had made the right choice.

I enjoyed visiting San Jose and exploring the capital city, but I loved living in Heredia. It reminded more of the cities I’d lived in at home: always something to do, still a lot going on, but with a small-town sense of local community. It was easy getting around the town and before long, I knew how to navigate on foot and by bus. I loved spending time in the main squares and there always seemed to be family-friendly events going on during the weekends outside the churches.

It was also very easy to get to other places from Heredia. The bus system is fantastic and it was simple and cheap to go anywhere from the next city over or all the way to the coast. I also loved being within walking distance of Britt Coffee, which I visited a few times for a tour.

My friends and I quickly found our favorite cafes and restaurants in town that we would go to often, but we were also always able to find something new. I loved my neighborhood, my house, and my host family. I lived on a quieter street a little set off from the main road, but it was again, a quick walk to the town center, and I also could get to and from school within 20-30 minutes. Many of the students in my program lived within a few blocks of me, so it was easy to meet up with people on the way to school or to go out.

All in all, I love Heredia and would recommend it to anyone interested in studying abroad in Latin America. Costa Rica is a fantastic place to study abroad and Heredia is a great place to live.”

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ISA Announces New Global Health Program at King’s College London

May 13, 2013

Tayler Gill is a Site Specialist for Europe. Tayler works with students studying abroad in England and Scotland.

Photo by Danielle Alonzi.

King’s College London has introduced a new Global Health program for students studying abroad during the Fall, Spring or Academic Year. Students can now choose between two curriculum pathways; Arts & Sciences or Global Health. Students who want a broader and more diverse course load should select the Arts & Sciences pathway while those wishing to take a more specific focus on Health should choose the Global Health & Social Medicine track. They can simply indicate this desire on the first line of their letter of intent. Students participating on the Global Health track are required to take Introduction to Global Health and Introduction to Social Medicine alongside two other courses of our their choice listed in the module catalog. The Global Health track does not include clinical placements and is ideal for a number of different majors.

All students studying abroad as part of the Arts & Sciences or Global Health program can select modules to fulfill their required course load from the School of Arts & Humanities, School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, School of Law, School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences, School of Nursing & Midwifery (excluding clinical placements) or School of Social Science & Public Policy. All course selections are subject to approval by King’s College and not guaranteed.

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Why Hindi: 5 Reasons to Study India’s National Language

May 9, 2013

Michael Stewart is ISA’s Site Specialist for Morocco, Jordan and India. Based on population numbers that continue to grow, threatening to over take China by 2030 as the most populous country in world, unlocking the door of communication gives you access to a huge percentage of the world’s population. Hindi is interchangeable with Urdu, the [...]

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ISA Announces New Program in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

May 8, 2013

ISA is pleased to announce a new program in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo is a city filled with a deep history, a vibrant culture, and a distinctly Caribbean urban environment. The capital of the Dominican Republic, the largest city in the Caribbean, and one of the oldest cities in the Western Hemisphere, Santo [...]

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