History, Religion, and Urban Change in Medieval and Renaissance Rome
This feature is a discussion with Victoria Morse and Bill North, faculty directors for the History, Religion, and Urban Change in Medieval and Renaissance Rome program. Read all about the intersections of history, religion, archaeology, art, and urban studies in medieval Italy, and learn about what makes this Spring Term program so unique.
Globalization and Local Responses in India
This feature is a discussion with Meera Sehgal and Brendan LaRocque, faculty directors for the Globalization and Local Responses in India program. Read all about contemporary issues in India pertaining to economic development, gender & sexuality, and tourism, and learn about the effects of globalization on local communities.
(Beyond) Nationalism & Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe
This feature is a discussion with Mihaela Czobor-Lupp, faculty director for the (Beyond) Nationalism & Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe program. Read all about the complex cultures, histories, and politics of Central/Eastern European countries, and learn firsthand from Mihaela about her experiences immigrating to the United States from Romania and the challenges she has faced while mediating between these two cultures.
A Tale of Language and Learning: One Minnesotan’s Journey into Japanese Authorship
This is a discussion with author Marnie Ammentorp-Jorenby, a Carleton alum and Lecturer of Japanese at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Jorenby was recently featured on MPR about the recent publication of her Japanese novel, Bye-bye Bag Lady. Read all about her experience studying Japanese at Carleton and abroad, and how these formative years influenced her journey of growth, healing, and discovery.
Studio Art in the South Pacific
This feature is a discussion with Eleanor Jensen, faculty director for the Studio Art in the South Pacific program. Read all about the ways in which studio art and drawing are incorporated into an enriching curriculum of environmental and cultural studies in the South Pacific.
Visions of California: Searching for the Golden State
This feature is a discussion with Mike Kowalewski, faculty director for the Visions of California: Searching for the Golden State program. Read all about the histories, cultures, and legacies of California, and learn what makes the Golden State so special.
Living London: City, Scene, Anthropocene
This feature is a discussion with Peter Balaam, faculty director for the Living London: City, Scene, Anthropocene program. Read all about the fascinating world of urban studies, theater, and literature in London!
Buddhist Studies in Bodh Gaya, India
This feature is a discussion with Arthur McKeown, faculty director for the Buddhist Studies in Bodh Gaya, India Fall 13-Week program. Read all about the fascinating world of meditation, philosophy, and anthropology in India!
EuroScholars at Leiden University with Emma Freedman ’23
Emma Freedman ’23 talks about her experience studying abroad with EuroScholars at Leiden University, Netherlands. Learn about her role conducting research with Leiden University’s Dr. Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh, and watch her final presentation, titled “Climate Justice through the Courts.”
IES Abroad Berlin: Metropolitan Studies with Jeremy Fong ’23
Jeremy Fong ’23 talks about his experience studying abroad in Berlin with the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES). Read all about Jeremy’s advice to prospective study abroad participants, and enjoy some photos of the adventures and friends he made while abroad!
