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Language of Instruction: •is one of your goals to improve your fluency in a foreign language? •are classes conducted in english or in the language of the host country? •What are the language requirements for applicants?

Duration of the program: •is this a year-long program, or can students enroll for a single semester? •if a summer program, how many weeks is it? •how long can you be away from duke?

Credits: •how many credits can you expect to earn on the program? •how many study away credits will your department accept towards a major/

minor/certificate program? •Will you be able to earn the course codes that you need to progress in your

degree program? •Level of immersion in the host culture/city: •is there a resident director, or any staff who deal solely with this group of

students? •do you enroll directly in classes at a local university, or is there a separate

center for the program? •are there special classes at the center? if so, in what subjects, and who teaches

them? •if you enroll directly at the university, would you be taking separate classes

specially designed for program students, or would your classmates be from the host university?

•do you want a high level of support and structure in your program or do you desire to be as independent as possible?

Living arrangements: •Would you live with a host family, in an apartment, or in a dormitory? •how far is the housing from the university or program center? •how much privacy/personal independence does the housing offer? •Who would arrange the housing and could you switch if it were not satisfac-

tory? •are meals included? Can the program accommodate students with special

dietary needs (e.g. food allergies)?

Fees: •What do the fees cover? (the cost of tuition, books, housing, meals, special

excursions, and airfare may or may not be included.) •are there not-so-obvious expenses you should take into account? •are there scholarships available?

Eligibility requirements and number of partici-pants:

•is there a minimum Gpa for the program? •are there prerequisites and do you meet them? •is the program limited to degree-seeking university students? •is the group large, small, or medium, and do you feel comfortable with the

group size? •how selective is the program? Will you need to apply to a back-up pro-

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Past participants: • is it possible to speak with a student who has recently participated in the

program?

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Choosing a programHOW DO YOU CHOOSE A GLOBAL EDUCATION PROGRAM?

First, keep in mind that there is no “one size fits all” in global education. the choice needs to be an individual one based upon your academic and personal goals. it is important not to rush into a program choice without considering all the options, however tempting it may be to simply follow the choices of your peers. “the road less traveled” often leads to the greatest rewards.

So how do you identify the program which is the best fit for you? First, you need to ask yourself some questions about your academic goals, and how the various programs might help you achieve them.

First, keep in mind that there is no “one size fits all” in global education. the choice needs to be an individual one based upon your academic and personal goals. it is important not to rush into a program choice without considering all the options, however tempting it may be to simply follow the choices of your peers. “the road less traveled” often leads to the greatest rewards.

So how do you identify the program which is the best fit for you? First, you need to ask yourself some questions about your academic goals, and how the various programs might help you achieve them.


Semester Abroad - Summer ProgramsInternships - Degrees Overseas

OCEANIAAustraliaNew ZealandFiji

EUROPECzech RepublicEnglandGermanyGreeceIrelandItalythe NetherlandsScotlandWales

ASIAChinaHong KongJapanMalaysiaSingaporeSouth KoreaThailand

Visit our table during the Global Education FairTuesday, September 14, 11:30 am - 3:30 pmSchaefer Mall of the Bryan Student CenterDuke students apply for free - ask us for the fee waiver code when you stop by.

1-800-980-00333www.globalinksabroad.orgstudyabroad@globalinksabroad.org

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WHERE TO START:Semester study abroad applicants will find the Global Education Office

for Undergraduates (GEO-U) website’s (http://studyabroad.duke.edu/home/

Getting_Started) Step-By-Step Guide to Study Abroad at Duke very helpful.

All students are invited to contact the GEO-U staff with questions about

their study abroad plans and opportunities, and are welcome to set up

appointments with regional advisors. To do so, please call 919-684-2174.

PROGRAM COSTS:Program costs vary widely and change over time. The costs for Duke

programs will be listed on each program’s websites. Do not let costs deter

you. Financial aid at Duke is applicable to approved study abroad and

Duke domestic programs. Federal financial aid is fully portable. For more

information on financial aid, go to Duke’s Office of Financial Aid’s website at

http://finaid.duke.edu.

DUKE AND DUKE-APPROVED PROGRAMS:The Duke GEO-U welcomes applicants from accredited colleges and

universities for its Duke-administered study abroad and domestic programs.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin,

handicap, sexual orientation or preference, sex, or age. Duke reserves the

right to make program changes if necessary. Please check out the individual

Duke program pages linked from the GEO-U’s Programs page.

Information about the differences between studying with a Duke program

versus an approved program can be found on the website’s handout, The Two

Types of Study Abroad Programs. A listing of all Duke-approved programs

can be found by using the search function on the Programs page.

When students get ready to travel abroad, they are feeling many things—anxious, exhilarated and ready to enjoy a lower drinking age.

But there are several things to remember in addition to substance laws.

Many students who study abroad suffer “culture shock” upon their arrival. Be sure to research the country you are traveling to so that you know its customs and traditions.

Even in countries where the culture seems very similar to America’s, you may be startled by unexpected differences. For instance, in England there are public urinals on the street.

Remember to carry a camera with you so that you can take pictures of the unique spectacles and sights you may find abroad. If you are traveling to a non-English-speaking country, it would also be a good idea to purchase a phrase book so that you can communicate with locals and order food or ask directions.

Do not be surprised if you run into local people who do not have positive ideas about American tourists. There are many stereotypes about Americans that are not flattering. For instance, many countries think Americans are naive, unsophisticated, workaholics, religious and unaware of geography.

If someone approaches you with one of these stereotypes, try not to respond. It is often best to correct them by example rather than engage in what could become a physical fight.

Although you are immersed in and learning about a different culture, you do not have to give up your personal beliefs and customs. Other cultures have different personal boundaries and dining customs, and while you should be respectful of other traditions you do not have to do anything that makes you uncomfortable.

Most importantly, remember to enjoy your time abroad and learn as much as possible about life in another country.

Tips and hints when you are abroad

The six weeks I spent in France was definitely one of the highlights of my Duke experience. My favorite part about Paris was that there was no thing as an ordinary stroll through the city: every street, every neighborhood, every building, large and small, flourished with history and culture. There was always a monument to see, a museum to explore, a charming

café to discover. For anyone considering studying abroad (even engineers like myself), I recommend it without any hesitation. The knowledge I gained from my time abroad is something no textbook could ever convey.

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Danny Mistarz jumping into Crystal Creek outside of Townsville, Queensland. Danny spend the Fall 2007 semester studying at James Cook University in Australia.

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Duke University is committed to providing an undergraduate education with a truly global perspective. All of us live in a world of increasingly interdependent nations and cultures, and you must be prepared to live and work in an international environment. While you can prepare in part through academic study and open debate at your home college, nothing can match direct experience.

An extended encounter with a foreign culture’s different values and languages can teach us how to communicate across the barriers of custom, geography, and politics. Students who have studied globally return with a deeper understanding of other peoples, of their own cultural background, of themselves, and of their place in the world.

Duke’s programs provide you with the structure for this personal and intellectual growth. We believe that the best possible global education experience offers students high caliber academics, a strong support system, and the chance to integrate intellectual inquiry into a mosaic of cultural and personal experiences. Going global will change your life. This is true not only in terms of personal development, but in terms of your career. Many students have pursued new interests or made contacts away from Duke that have had unforeseen benefits later on. Whatever your future holds, the time you spend on a study experiences away from Duke will be an undeniable asset.

Look through the Global Education for Undergraduates website carefully. Let yourself imagine how one of our programs might enhance your academic and personal growth. Then let us know how we can provide you with more detailed information and any other assistance you might need.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Semester * Duke in Berlin

* Duke in China

* Duke in Florence

* Duke in France

* Duke in Glasgow

* Duke in Istanbul

* Duke in Los Angeles

* Duke in Madrid

* Duke in NY - Arts & Media

* Duke in NY - Financial Markets and Institutions

* Duke in St. Petersburg

* Duke in the Andes (Ecuador)

* Duke in Venice

* Global Semester Abroad: India/China

* ICCS - Rome

* OTS – Tropical Biology in Costa Rica

* OTS – Tropical Medicine and Public Health in Costa Rica

* OTS – South African Ecology and Conservation

About Global Education for Undergraduates at Duke University List of Duke ProgramsSummer * Duke in Australia

* Duke in China

* Duke in Flanders

* Duke in Geneva

* Duke in Ghana

* Duke in Greece

* Duke in London - Drama

* Duke in Mexico

* Duke in NY – Summer Internships in the City

* Duke in Oxford

* Duke in Paris

* Duke in Rome

* Duke in Russia

* Duke in Spain

* Duke Summer in Berlin

* Duke in Turkey

* Duke in Venice

* OTS – Costa Rica Tropical Biology

* OTS – South Africa Global Health Issues

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Participants in Table OrderAmerican University of Cairo, Egypt (AUC) 4Arcadia University, Center for Education Abroad 36 Augsburg College, Center for Global Education (Mexico) 25 Australearn (Globalinks) 3 Brown University in Bologna, Italy 26 Butler University, Institute for Study Abroad 34Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) 32College Year in Athens 33Danish Institute of Study Abroad (DIS) 2Duke in the Andes (semester), Ecuador 11Duke in Australia (summer) 24 Duke in Berlin (summer/semester) 50 Duke in China (summer/semester) 49 Duke in Flanders (summer) 14 Duke in Florence (semester)/Duke in Venice (summer/semester) 47 Duke in France (semester)/Duke in Paris (summer) 46 Duke in Geneva (summer)/Duke in Oxford (summer) 21 Duke in Ghana (summer) 22Duke in Glasgow (semester) 48 Duke in Greece (summer) 16 Duke in Istanbul (semester)/Duke in Turkey (summer) 9Duke in LA domestic (semester) 8Duke in London Drama (summer) 13 Duke in Mexico (summer) 23Duke in NY domestic (summer and semester) 7Duke in Russia (summer)/ Duke in St. Petersburg (semester) 15 Duke in Spain (summer) / Duke in Madrid (semester) 12 Duke Career Center/Duke Financial Aid 44Global Education Office (GEO-U) 41 and 42Global Semester Abroad 10Hebrew University, Israel 5Hendrix College/Accademia dell’Arte 19Interstudy 18 ICCS Rome (semester)/Duke in Rome (summer) 45Institute for International Education of Students (IES) 31Loyola University Chicago: Rome Center 30 Maastricht University, the Netherlands (CES) 38Marine Lab 20New York University (NYU) 37 Organization for Tropical Studies, S. Africa and Costa Rica (OTS) 6 School for International Training (SIT) 35 Student GEO Committee/Travel Health Clinic 43 Syracuse University in Strasbourg, France 39 Temple University in Rome 29Universidad de las Americas Puebla, Mexico (UDLA) 1University College Dublin 27University of Melbourne 40 University of St. Andrews, UK 28 University of Western Australia 17Domestic Exchange Program AOpen B

Universidad de las Americas Puebla, Mexico (UDLA) 1Danish Institute of Study Abroad (DIS) 2Australearn (Globalinks) 3American University of Cairo, Egypt (AUC) 4Hebrew University, Israel 5Organization for Tropical Studies, S. Africa and Costa Rica (OTS) 6Duke in NY domestic (summer and semester) 7Duke in LA domestic (semester) 8Duke in Istanbul (semester)/Duke in Turkey (summer) 9Global Semester Abroad 10Duke in the Andes (semester), Ecuador 11Duke in Spain (summer) / Duke in Madrid (sem.) 12Duke in London Drama (summer) 13Duke in Flanders 14Duke in Russia (summer)/ Duke in St. Petersburg (sem.) 15Duke in Greece (summer) 16 University of Western Australia 17Interstudy 18Hendrix College/Accademia dell’Arteq 19Marine Lab 20Duke in Geneva/Duke in Oxford(summer) 21Duke in Ghana 22Duke in Mexico (summer) 23Duke in Australia (summer) 24Augsburg College, Center for Global Education (Mexico) 25 Brown University in Bologna, Italy 26University College Dublin 27University of St. Andrews, UK 28Temple University in Rome 29Loyola University Chicago: Rome Center 30Institute for International Education of Students (IES) 31 Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) 32College Year in Athens (CYA) 33Butler University, Institute for Study Abroad 34School for International Training (SIT) 35Arcadia University, Center for Education Abroad 36New York University (NYU) 37Maastricht University, the Netherlands 38Syracuse University in Strasbourg, France 39University of Melbourne 40Global Education Office (GEO-U) 41 and 42Student GEO Committee/Travel Clinic 43Duke Career Center/Duke Financial Aid 44 ICCS Rome (semester)/Duke in Rome (summer) 45Duke in France (semester)/Duke in Paris (summer) 46Duke in Venice (summer/semester), Duke in Florence (semester) 47Duke in Glasgow (semester) 48Duke in China (summer/semester) 49Duke in Berlin (summer/semester) 50Domestic Exchange Program AOpen B

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Everyone will give different answers to this question. Duke students who have studied abroad enthusiastically agree about its advantages. They find class work in a setting away from Duke stimulating and their encounters outside the classroom educational and exciting. They come back with a broader, deeper understanding both of another city or country and of their own cultural background. First year students should start planning early to enjoy this unique opportunity.

Is study abroad possible at Duke? Yes! Duke University is committed to providing an internationally

grounded liberal education that will enable its students to understand the world better, appreciate the international contributions to knowledge, and to cope effectively with an increasingly intercultural environment. Duke strongly encourages its students to study abroad—direct experience of another culture is the best way to communicate across barriers of custom, language, geography, and politics. An encounter with different values, educational methods, and with a foreign culture can broaden the student’s understanding of the world.

Do students ever participate in multiple global education programs?

Yes. The most common combination is summer and fall, or multiple summer programs.

What types of study abroad programs are available to Duke students?There are two types of programs: those administered directly by Duke

(“Duke-in” programs), and those sponsored by other American and foreign universities which are approved by Duke. Visit the Programs page at http://global.duke.edu/geo to search the list of Duke-approved programs.

What is a Duke-administered program?These are programs administered and supervised by Duke. Duke faculty

are directly involved, and the courses, in most cases, receive Duke credit and grades like courses on campus. Duke-administered programs appear on the Programs page. “Direct” programs are not Duke-administered programs.

What is a Duke-approved program?These programs are sponsored by other U.S. and foreign universities

and are approved for Duke students by the Duke Undergraduate Global Education Committee. Over 120 programs are approved for Duke student participation in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Oceania. Students receive transfer credit toward their degrees. Grades are not recorded on the Duke transcript. Visit the Programs page at http://global.duke.edu/geo to search through the list of Duke-approved programs.

What about other programs, not in these categories?There are more than a hundred study abroad programs on the Duke-

approved list. If a student is interested in a program not approved or administered by Duke, s/he must meet with a study abroad advisor to discuss the viability of that program. If it appears to be a viable program, students will be allowed to petition for program approval by submitting program information, course approvals, and appropriate rationale to the Duke Undergraduate Global Education Committee, composed of faculty and administrators. The petition will either be approved or not. Students interested in studying at foreign universities by direct enrollment (without a U.S. college program’s sponsorship) may apply directly to these universities in order to attend regular university courses. Direct enrollment must also be approved by the Global Education Committee through the petition process.

How many Duke-In study abroad programs do we currently have? What are they and how many students attend each year?

There are 15 Duke-in semester programs and about 18 summer programs. Among Duke students, the most popular Duke semester program is Duke in Madrid and the most popular summer program is Duke in Oxford.

What about Semester at Sea, or other programs that visit many places in one semester?

Duke considers programs such as Semester at Sea and the Scholar Ship to be domestic programs, which means Trinity students can only transfer up to two course credits for a semester program, and Pratt students up to four. Domestic transfer credit is handled by a student’s academic dean, and not the Global Education Office for Undergraduates. The rationale behind this policy is that the programs do not provide an immersion experience abroad.

Where can I find more information about study abroad or domestic programs?

The first step for any Duke student who wants to study abroad or at one of Duke’s domestic programs is to read the website at http://global.duke.edu/geo thoroughly. You may also visit the Global Education Office for Undergraduates (GEO-U), Smith Warehouse,114 S. Buchanan Blvd., 2nd Floor, Bay 6. At the office, you will be able to browse the following information:

• program brochures • travel guides • videos • websites • scholarship information • foreign university bulletins • program evaluations from previous participants

The GEO-U assists students in clearing their study abroad plans through Duke and in understanding Duke’s policies on study abroad and study away. After initial visits, students may schedule appointments with the GEO-U advising staff to receive individualized guidance in their planning for the best possible international educational experience.

What about housing when I come back to Duke? Students should be in touch with Residence Life and Housing

Services (RLHS) to make sure the appropriate forms are submitted at the appropriate times to cancel existing housing plans and to ensure future plans.

Why should i study abroad or on a domestic program?


First Year Students: • Attend the Global Education Fair in September and visit the GEO-U website to

exploreprogramofferingsandtalkwithaGEO-Uadvisor.

•Talktoyouradvisoraboutcourseplanningforasemesteroracademicyearaway

fromDuke.

• Consider a Duke summer abroad program – first year students are welcome to

apply!

Sophomores: • Attend the Global Education Fair in September and visit the GEO-U website to

narrowprogramchoices.

•Talktofacultyandformerstudyabroadstudentstogetrecommendationsandadvice.

MeetwithaGEO-Uadvisor.

•Makesureyourpassportisvalidandyourimmunizationsareuptodate.

•Considerspringsemester!Somesophomoresarebetteroffspendingtheirspring

semesterawayfromDuke,leavingtheirfinaltwoyearsforcoremajorcourses.

•GotoMyGlobalEdathttp://global.duke.edu/geotobegintheapplicationprocess.

Juniors •It’snottoolate!Exploreoptionsforspringsemesterorsenioryearwithyourmentors

andadvisors.MemorizetheGEO-Uwebsiteandbecomeafacebookfan.

•ConsideraDukesummerprogram– itmaybeyour lastchancetograbaunique

pieceoftheDukeexperiencebeforelaunchingintotherealworld.

Seniors •Yes,evenseniorscanstudyabroad!Chooseyourprogramcarefullyand talkwith

GEO-Uandacademicadvisorsaboutgraduationrequirementsandtimelines.

•BeforeleavingDuke,makesureyou’vegoneglobal.

AboostinAsianlanguagelearningatDukemayhelp to increase study abroad enrollment in theregion.

Only 11 percent of American college studentschooseanAsiancountrywhentheystudyoverseas,accordingtoaMarch14article inTheChronicleofHigherEducation.

AtDuke,studyabroadinAsiancountriesalsolagsbehindstudyinEuropeancountries.ButparticipationinelementaryAsianlanguageshasbeenontheriseinthelastdecade.

Statistics provided by the Asian and MiddleEasternStudiesdepartmentindicatethatenrollmentnumbersforstudents inelementaryChinese,Hindi,JapaneseandKoreanclasseshave increased in thelast10years.

The growth in interest in Asian languages hastaken a gradual trajectory at the University. In Fall2000,35studentstookelementaryChinese,butbySpring2010thatnumber increasedto46students.EnrollmentinthecoursereacheditspeakinFall2007when 81 students enrolled. Elementary Japanese,Hindi and Korean courses have also experiencedincreasesinenrollment.

Whether that increased interest in languagestudies will lead to higher participation in studyabroadinAsia,however,isstillunclear.

DukeinChinaiscurrentlytheonlyAsianprogramsponsoredbytheUniversity,thoughinFall2010,theGlobalSemesterAbroadprogramwillallowstudentstostudyinbothChinaandIndia.

Junior Alexandra Tirado—who participated intheDuke inChinaprogram inboth theSpringandSummerof2009—notedthattherearemanyaspectsof theChinese languagewhich arebest learned inanimmersionsetting,suchastonesandintonations.She said this contributed to her decision to studyabroad.

“Iwaslookingforaprogramthatwouldhelpmefulfill my major requirements,” said Tirado, who isan Asian and Middle Eastern Studies major with aconcentrationinChinese.“Notmanypeoplechooseto do the [Duke] program, but I figured the bestwayto learnChinesewastogotothecountryandbecomeimmersedinit.”

CarolynLee,professorofthepracticeofChineseand director of the Duke in China program, saida desire for language learning is a critical factorfor students that participate in the program. Shenotedthat the focusof theexperience is languageimmersioninaculturalcontext.

“StudentschosetoapplyforDukeinChinaforbothlanguagedevelopmentandculturalexperience,”Leesaid.“Theprogramoffersintensivelanguagetrainingwithaculturalfocus.”

Margaret Riley, director of the Office of GlobalEducation for Undergraduates, noted in an e-mailthat the Duke in China summer program enjoysthe largest enrollment of any of Duke’s summerprograms.

ButinthepastthreeSprings,DukeinChinahashadjust24studentsstudyabroad.ThisSpring,DukeinChinawasnotofferedsothattheprogramcouldbemovedtotheFallsemester,whenthemajorityofDukestudentsstudyabroad.Themovemayincreaseenrollmentnumbers.

“I think one of the problems with the programisthat itwas intheSpringandatDuke it is typicalforjuniorstogointheFallsemester,”Tiradosaid.“IthinkhavingtheprogramintheFallwillincreasetheamountofpeoplethatparticipateintheprogram.”

The increased interest in Asian languages,combined with the move, might result in greaterDukeparticipation.

“Theprogramhasonlybeengrowinginthepastfewyears,”Leesaid.“Studentsaremorewillingtotake on a more challenging subject.... The wholespectrumoftheirintellectualinteresthasdevelopedandexpanded.”

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AsianlanguagelearningincreasehelpsstudyabroadinChina What Should Each Class Be Doing in order to study globally?

City street near the University of Glasgow.- Nick Gozik


Dear Global Education Office for Undergraduates:

The time that I spent in Turkey this past summer was one

of the best experiences of my life. I picked the Duke in Turkey

program because Turkey offered a unique blend of European

and Middle Eastern culture that I was eager to experience. Is-

tanbul was a fabulous city that offered so much to do. Be it ex-

ploring a 500 year old mosque, attending a concert during the

Jazzfestival,ortakingaferryovertotheAsiansideofthecity

for a day, Istanbul always offered something fascinating to do.

I often forgot that I was not in a major Western European me-

tropolis until the noise of the city was pierced by the afternoon

call to prayer, reminding me that I was in a place so similar, and

yet so totally different, from anywhere I had been before.

The excursion we took outside the city allowed me to see

other wonders the country offered, from the alien landscape of

Cappadocia to watching the sunset from Aristotle’s Academy.

Study abroad expanded my world view tremendously and

gave me the opportunity to explore a part of the world I might

not be willing to go by myself. I encourage students to study

abroad in order to see the world from a perspective they might

not have previously considered. And my advice to students

studying abroad: Take lots of pictures, write about your experi-

ence, and don’t be worried if you don’t speak the language!

–KatieZimmerman

Dear Duke Global Education Office:

This semester, I traveled from Melbourne to Australia’s

heart, the Outback, with a course called “Exploring Central

Australia.” There, we spent seven wonderful days camp-

ing out by night, listening to lectures by Aboriginal elders

by day, and constantly learning about the peoples and the

landscapes that lie at the geographical, cultural, and emo-

tional center of this country.

My passion is language, so I was thrilled when a Pitjant-

jatjara elder handed me a primer on his people’s language.

A few days later, armed with a handful of vocabulary and

verb conjugations, I surprised a few Pitjantjatjara women by

greeting them in their own language! Our conversation was

brief, but being able to connect with the indigenous people

of this land on their own terms -- and not the terms of mod-

ern Australia -- was important to me.

Out in the Outback, I learned that not all parts of Australia

are like Sydney or Melbourne (which are striking in their own

way, multicultural and cosmopolitan). In the Center, where

Aboriginal culture is still strong, Australians live a different

life: harder, drier, but infinitely closer to the land and all the

stories it holds.

The most obvious example of this poignant man-land-

scape connection is the mythos around Uluru (formerly Ay-

ers Rock), which holds paramount significance for both Ab-

original and non-Aboriginal Australians. Aborigines see it as

a part of their religious outlook, and other Australians see it

in a quasi-religious, nationally emblematic way. Either way,

this magical Rock moved at least half of my classmates (who

were equal parts Australian and foreign) to tears.

Australia holds a lot in its landscape, and I am so glad to

have experienced it.

-Sandeep Prasanna

Dear Global Education Office:

This past summer I was given the unique opportunity of par-

ticipating in the Duke in Flanders summer study abroad pro-

gram. Under the guidance of Professor Hans J. Van Miegroet,

we studied visual culture in the Greater Netherlands and its

underlying historical and socioeconomic assumptions from the

Late Medieval to the Early Modern period. We spent the first

two weeks living in Amsterdam and traveling to nearby cities

such as Haarlem and Utrecht, and then moved to Ghent, Bel-

gium where we spent our final four weeks.

Included in the program were visits to major museums, sites,

private collections, a critical introduction to research strategies,

and discussion sessions with leading scholars in the art history

field such as Jan de Maere on art dealing and collecting. The

academic experience I had under the guidance of Professor Van

Miegroet was inspirational and furthered my excitement about

my studies at Duke where I am currently a candidate for a Bach-

elor of Arts in International Comparative Studies. My focus is in

Art History and I will also minor in Spanish.

I am spending the fall semester in New York City as a par-

ticipant in the Duke in New York Arts & Media Program. The

educational experiences I had this past summer inspired me to

consider art business as a potential profession. I am currently an

intern at Christie’s, the worlds leading art business, in the Old

Masters and 19th Century Department. I am incredibly thankful

for having the opportunity to participate in the Duke in Flanders

program as I have developed a passion and interest in a field I’m

not sure I would have discovered otherwise.

This photo was taken in Ghent during the Ghent Music Festi-

val-one of the biggest international music festivals in Europe.

-Anna Ruddle

Dear Global Education Office:

East Side Modernism! I chose Duke in Berlin

so that I could come to the home of Bauhaus

and the Modern Architecture movement.

I was fortunate enough to live in the East in

PrenzlauerBerg,aneighborhoodthat’scon-

sidered super hip and has received much at-

tention in development in the past 20 years.

Every day, I biked around the city and got to

see the results of the modern influence in Ber-

lin.

A grungy and quirky city, Berlin has every-

thing from DDR architecture to pink pipes

to the East Side Gallery where 1.1 km of the

Berlin Wall remain. This picture is one of my

favorites at the gallery as it makes me think of

man’s profound relationship with architecture

and his ability to impact the way the world

looks and how others respond to their envi-

ronment!

I specifically looked at the plans for future

development in Berlin and hope to apply con-

cepts in Berlin to my future Urban Planning

goals. I’m so glad I chose to study in Berlin.

-Jenn Burka

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