“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

A Discussion with David Wright Faladé ’86 on Travel, Study Abroad, and Life after Carleton

23 May 2023

David Wright Faladé ’86, a Carleton alum, acclaimed author, and professor of English at the University of Illinois, discusses his study abroad experience and how that shaped his worldview.

david wright falade in benin

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

A Review of Italian Gelato with Matt Wyffels ’23

27 April 2023

Matt Wyffels ’23, an Economics major, describes the Italian gelato he has on the History, Religion, and Urban Change in Medieval and Renaissance Rome Spring 2023 trip!

Portogallo: Example of the silver tins

Frescoes and Mosaics with Margaret De Fer ’24

27 April 2023

Margaret De Fer ’24, shares her travel experiences on the History, Religion, and Urban Change in Medieval and Renaissance Rome Spring ’23 OCS program.

One of the many walls of frescoes depicting the last days of Jesus

Living London: Writing City, Creating Self

26 April 2023

Faculty Director Gregory Hewett describes what makes London such a special place to study theater, literature, music, and visual art and why he is excited to lead the Living London: Writing City, Creating Self program.

road in london

Climate Change and Human Health in Ethiopia with Alexander Vue ’25

3 April 2023

Alexander Vue ’25 shares his reflections about his time and experiences in Ethiopia on the Climate Change and Human Health program as well as how it reaffirmed his goals for becoming a doctor.

selfie of students