Junior from Princeton, Massachusetts, USA
Majors: Sustainability and Political Science
What intrigues/excites you about the Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia & Herzegovina program?
- I’m excited by the opportunity to travel to these incredible countries and experience their culture. So far, I’ve been fascinated by the rich history of the area. I’m looking forward to meeting the people who live there and hearing their stories.
What has been the most meaningful idea you’ve discovered or learned about the idea of shifting borders so far?
- One idea that has stuck with me is that shifting borders aren’t only physical, but they can also be mental. There are shifting ideas of identity, home, and nationality. These characteristics can’t be shown on a map. Instead, we have to learn about them in other ways–like world literature and travel.
What do you hope to either learn yourself or share with others about world literature (based on what you know so far)?
- I hope to learn how to use world literature to gain insights into other cultures and my own. I’ve already learned so much about Slovenian and Bosnian culture through the books we’ve read. I hope that I can do the same to learn about other cultures and countries.
For me, the SloCroBoH Abroad is an opportunity to learn about other cultures, expand my world knowledge, thoughtfully travel to other countries, learn and have fun with my abroad group, and try new foods!