Education abroad gives students the chance to discover the world beyond their familiar borders. On this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity: Scotland Edition, I had the chance to talk with Angie Olmos. Angie is a sophomore Mass Communication major minoring in International Studies at Texas State University. She's in the Intro to Public Relations class I'm teaching this summer at Queen Margaret University near Edinburgh.

Together we chat about how global experiences shape who we are and prepare us for the future.

Key Takeaways

• Living on campus creates a more authentic, cozy experience
• Developing routine habits like studying at local coffee shops is part of the cultural experience. Angie's favorite is Black Sheep Coffee!
• Weekend travels to North Berwick, the Highlands, and plans for London expand cultural understanding
• Working with local businesses for class projects provides real-world experience
• Collaborative projects highlight individual strengths and allow students to support each other
• Study abroad challenges stereotypes and teaches students not to "judge a book by its cover"
• Traveling independently builds confidence and personal growth
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