Posts tagged with “Carleton Programs” (All posts)

“The Stories Left Untold” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Amelia Watt ’25 explains how her time in Bosnia and Herzegovina showed the gaps in her knowledge and helped shape her understanding of a region of Europe that remains a

mystery to most people.

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“Remembering the Tragedy” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Mariam Zewdu ’24 reflects on her experiences at the Museum of War and Genocide Victims and talks about readings notes that contained messages of shock, regret, and hope for a better future.

Review from Museum of War and Genocide Victims

“Memories of Conflict: The Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Brandon Moore ’24 talks about his experiences upon going on a trek to visit this “strange, neglected, Yugoslav-era monument” and what he learned about the strength of people.

History to the stone

“The Beauty of Bosnia” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Sandy Ramirez ’24 reflects on the stories and history of Eastern and Central Europe that she had never heard of before and the pride within the people of Bosnia.

Views from bus ride

“The Strength of the People” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Reagan Wills ’24 reflects on her time in Mostar, where she explains how the people of Mostar and Sarajevo have shown an extreme resilience throughout their history.

Road to Bosnia-Herzegovina

“Complacency vs. Acceptance” Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Nate Ellis ’24 reflects on his experiences in Mostar, a beautiful town in Bosnia & Herzegovina, where he had the opportunity to talk to Dragan Markovina about his experiences of war.

Mostar view

What is a “hero”? Student Reflections From (Beyond) Nationalism and Xenophobia in Central and Eastern Europe

25 May 2023

Graci Huff ’25 reflects on her time at the History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina and talks about her thoughts on the true meaning beyond the concept of being a “hero”

Museum of Yugoslavia

Student Reflections from Transylvania

2 May 2023

Mariam Zewdu ’24, Mia Strubel Iram ’25, Nate Ellis ’24, Brandon Moore ’24, Becky Reinhold ’25, Reagan Wills ’24, Etta Humes ’25, Graci Huff ’25, Sandy Ramirez ’24, Wesley Rosenberg ’25, and Mike Kombate ’23 share their experiences in Romania through architecture, history, religion, and more.

Crowd of faithful after the Easter Village at the Holy Trinity Church, Sighisoara

Crossing into Eastern Europe: Facts, Images, and People

2 May 2023

Join Carleton students as we explore the beautiful landscape that is Eastern Europe and learn about the deep, rich culture that lives in Romania and its surrounding European countries!

Students in Romania

Last Judgments with Jacob Sanders ’25

27 April 2023

Jacob Sanders ’25 shares his experiences in Rome near Sant’Antonio and Padova.

Chapel in Sant’Antonio Basilica