Madeline Kuhns is a journalism senior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. If I could write a letter to freshman year Madeline and tell her the excitement, heartbreak and surprises of her college dating life, I think her jaw would plummet […]
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‘Taste of the World’ brings international flavors to Baker lawn
Baker lawn transformed into a global epicenter for food last Wednesday during the International Center’s 10th annual Taste of the World event last. The event was sponsored by Semester at Sea, Cal Poly Student Affairs and Latin American Studies. The event was a collaborative effort featuring approximately 2,800 servings of international cuisine, served at five […]
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Re-adjusting after study abroad: The challenge nobody warns you about
Everyone warns you about culture shock before you go abroad. They tell you about language barriers, homesickness and the confusion of navigating a foreign country. What nobody prepares you for is the reverse culture shock of returning back home.
When I returned to Cal Poly after a semester in Spain, I expected a seamless transition back into my old life. Instead, I found myself struggling with something I never anticipated: the amount of time school demands here in comparison to abroad.
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Left “high and dry”: Students share frustration with new semester catalog
Students at Cal Poly are uncertain about the upcoming semester conversion, as they must decide whether to stay with the current catalog or switch, while also dealing with fewer courses per year and potential impacts on graduation terms.
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What studying abroad in Madrid is teaching me about finding my voice
There’s a particular kind of bravery that doesn’t make headlines or win awards. It’s choosing to exist in a constant state of uncertainty, where even the simplest tasks require you to risk looking foolish. But with each small risk, I’m building a confidence I never knew I needed, one that doesn’t depend on getting everything right. It’s the willingness to exist in a constant state of uncertainty, where even the simplest tasks require unbelievable courage.
This is my reality as a student who speaks minimal Spanish studying abroad in Madrid. And I’m beginning to realize that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s trying anyway, putting yourself out there even when every interaction feels like jumping off a cliff.
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Cal Poly announces new study abroad program in Bakersfield
With the extreme rise in popularity of study abroad programs and their high cost, the Cal Poly administration has voted to open a new program, allowing students to study abroad in the city of Bakersfield.
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From Prague to Print: Cal Poly Alumni Write a Guide for Future Study Abroad Students
Jessica Sharpe and Madison Somerday remember the panic of being stranded in Naples without a hotel room, after accidentally booking the wrong dates. “We had to split up the group and there were too many people in our room with no other hotels,” Somerday said. “They were trying to kick us out on the street,” […]
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The Globetrotter’s Guide to Studying Abroad: coping with culture shock
Ash Pickett is a Business Administration Junior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. To all of the Mustangs considering studying abroad in the future, those who have already begun meticulously planning, or even those immersed in another country seeking guidance […]
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The Globetrotter’s Guide to Studying Abroad: choosing a location
Ash Pickett is a Business Administration Junior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. To all of the Mustangs considering studying abroad in the future, those who have already begun meticulously planning, or even those immersed in another country seeking guidance […]
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A Guide to study abroad programs at Cal Poly
Registration for study abroad in Fall 2024 is coming to a close and to help all students looking for their overseas destination.
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Cal Poly’s International Education Week shares study abroad opportunities
The Cal Poly International Center is hosting International Education Week from Nov. 13 – 17, a week full of events that celebrate the benefits of study abroad and cultural exchange.