Best SCU Study Abroad Podcasts (2025)

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Elephants, Engineering, & Embracing the Unknown: Bangkok, Thailand with Huy Ngo 18:19

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28d ago18:19

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by Santa Clara University student Huy Ngo, a Computer Science and Engineering major with a minor in Real Estate, who studied abroad at Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand. From juggling a demanding STEM course load on campus to embracing a culture rooted in respect and mindfulness, Huy sha…

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Living the Language in Salamanca, Spain with Celeste Mancilla and Emma Hatfield 35:09

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by Santa Clara University students Emma Hatfield, a Neuroscience major with Spanish and Biology minors, and Celeste Mancilla, a Political Science and Spanish double major with minors in Urban Education and Latin American Studies. We talk about their semester in Salamanca, Spain, and how choosi…

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Creating an Earth Sandwich: Friendship From Across the Globe with Lindsey and Fernando 49:00

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by Santa Clara University students Fernando Salvador Francisco, a Communication major with a focus in filmmaking and a minor in technical theater, and Lindsey Gebhardt, a Chemistry major. These two close friends studied abroad on opposite sides of the globe- literally- in Cork, Ireland, and Au…

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Studying Abroad Mindfully in Barcelona with Sam Balough 30:47

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, SCU Junior Sam Balough takes us inside her study abroad adventure in Barcelona with IES as a Psychology major. She shares how she learned to explore the city with respect for local communities, what it was like living far from home for the first time, how she found comfort in solo adventures, and the frien…

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"Just Because It's Different, Doesn't Mean It's Wrong": Life Down Under in Melbourne, Australia with Mayukha Sirineni 32:04

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we’re joined by SCU Management Information Systems major Mayukha Sirineni to hear all about her semester abroad at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne, Australia. We explore how she overcame pre-departure nerves, learned the value of work-life balance, and grew more comfortable spending time on her…

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San Sebastián, Spain with Sam Curran 36:29

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with two SCU students, Sam Curran and Nicole Van Stralen (podcast host), about their fall semester abroad in San Sebastian, Spain at The University of Deusto.By SCU Study Abroad

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Exploring The Entertainment Culture of South Korea with Sandy Pham 40:45

1+ y ago40:45

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In this episode, Global Engagement Ambassador and SCU junior Sandy Pham shares her best advice with future students to Seoul, South Korea. Several topics covered in this episode include: building friendships prior to and during one's time abroad, and essential steps to take advantage of the large social influence in Korea!…

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Cultural Differences in Madrid, Spain with Veronica Flores 43:53

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In this episode, Global Engagement Ambassador and SCU junior Veronica Flores shares her best advice with future students on navigating life in Spain as a fluent Spanish speaker. Several topics covered in this episode include: overcoming language barriers stemming from diverse dialects, exploring cultural disparities between Americans and Spaniards,…

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San Sebastian, Spain with Nicole 26:16

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Communications major, Nicole Van Stralen, about her fall semester abroad in San Sebastian, Spain at The University of Deusto . We discuss her experiences getting her passport stolen, and what it was like living in an apartment abroad with other SCU students. Nicole is currently…

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A Dumpling Fiesta: Being a foodie abroad with Rachel Lee 34:30

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student, Rachel Lee, about her semester abroad in England at Queen Mary University of London. Rachel is a Mechanical Engineering major with a Technical Design & Innovation Minor. We delve into how her journey has deepened her connections with her immigrant parents, the challenges she faces…

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Lisbon, Portugal with Alex Xanthos 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student Alex Xanthos about her study abroad experience in Lisbon, Portugal. Alex shares her insights on acquiring visas, spending time alone, and self care practices while abroad. We also discuss the changes we notice in our identity and global perspective after returning from our abroad e…

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Seoul, South Korea and Barcelona, Spain with Omar Medina 51:45

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Spanish and Communications major, Omar Medina, about his summer program abroad in Seoul, South Korea, and his semester program in Barcelona, Spain with IES. We discuss the cultural transitions he experienced both in South Korea and Spain, and what it was like to go from a summe…

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Copenhagen, Denmark with Jason Leon 30:05

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Marketing major, Jason Leon, about his summer program abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark through DIS. We discuss how his experience abroad helped him step outside his comfort zone and become more independent, and how the offerings of his program allowed him to explore different part…

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Brisbane, Australia with Alisha Burch 40:15

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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Chemistry major, Alisha Burch, about her summer internship abroad in Brisbane, Australia through API Abroad. We discuss how her internship abroad enriched her academic and professional goals, as well as how it has helped her future career plans. We also chatted about identity a…

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Returnee Advice with Tatum Petti 28:43

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In this episode, Study Abroad Peer Advisor and SCU junior Tatum Petti shares her best advice with returnees about navigating readjustment to life in the U.S. after studying abroad. Some of the topics in this episode include: the stages of reverse culture shock, personal tips for navigating life back at Santa Clara and how to share aspects of your e…

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Returnee Advice with Cassidy Block 30:57

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In this episode, Study Abroad Peer Advisor and SCU senior Cassidy Block shares her best advice with returnees about navigating readjustment to life in the U.S. after studying abroad. Some of the topics in this episode include: experiencing reverse culture shock, submitting course evaluation requests, and how to implement aspects of your experience …

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Nantes, France with Valery Marin Revolorio 28:43

3y ago28:43

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In this episode we discuss studying abroad in Nantes France with Val, a junior at SCU, double major (French & Public Health) and quadruple minor (International Business, Economics, Political Science, & International Studies). We chatted about public transportation in France, the island program model, what it is like to home stay abroad, and more!…

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New Zealand with Rachael Han 28:43

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In this episode we talk with Rachael Han who is a SCU Alumna that went to Auckland, New Zealand through the program provider Arcadia. We discuss what it is like being a Civil Engineer abroad, including her personal and academic goals when exploring program options.By SCU Study Abroad

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South Korea with Kenneth Lin 29:55

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In this episode we talk with Kenneth Lin, a recent SCU graduate. Last fall he studied in Seoul, South Korea. Kenneth describes the highs and lows of study abroad, especially during a global pandemic. He navigated the South Korean government’s energy conservation policy and regulations and how that impacted his housing arrangements, as well as diffi…

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Netherlands with Kirby Fowler 16:00

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In this Episode we talk to Kirby Fowler about studying abroad in the city of Maastricht in the Netherlands. Kirby describes how she turned an unfortunate cancelation of her program in Australia into a time she will never forget!By SCU Study Abroad

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Rome & Armenia with Ryan Nazari 47:00

3+ y ago47:00

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On this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons our new podcast host, Jack Hartline, interviews SCU Alumn Ryan Nazari. As an undergraduate student, he studied abroad in Rome through Loyola Chicago. Now he is teaching English in Armenia through Fulbright. Ryan discusses both of his experiences abroad, how they relate to each other, and helpful tips about …

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Scholarships for Study Abroad 29:51

3+ y ago29:51

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It's no secret college students are broke. So how do we afford a study abroad experience? During this podcast episode, original podcast producer Jacqui Ibarra Garcia (Peer Advisor 2020-21), chats with Nat Civ, Study Abroad Staff Advisor, and Chris Hanson, Assistant Director of Study Abroad, about scholarships to fund your academic pursuits abroad, …

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Selecting the Right Program for You 46:00

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Are you wondering what goes into selecting the right program for you? During this podcast episode, original podcast producer Jacqui Ibarra Garcia (Peer Advisor 2020-21), chats with Chris Hanson, Assistant Director of Study Abroad about tips students should consider when selecting the their program preferences.…

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Setting SMART Goals 39:34

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What's the deal with setting goals for study abroad, and why do our advisors talk about it so much?! During this podcast episode, original podcast producer Jacqui Ibarra Garcia (Peer Advisor 2020-21), chats with Nat Civ, Study Abroad Staff Advisor, about the importance of setting SMART goals before, during, and after your study abroad experience.…

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Global Engagement at SCU 45:51

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To kick off our very first episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, our 2020-21 peer advisor, Jacqui Ibarra-Garcia, interviews Susan Popko, Associate Provost of Global Programs, and Sara Branley, Director of Study Abroad. This episode will explore what Global Engagement is at Santa Clara University, breaking out of the SCU bubble, selecting a program, an…