Abroaden Your Horizons
The podcast where we talk about study abroad, global programs, and diverse cultural experiences at Santa Clara University.
Abroaden Your Horizons
Brisbane, Australia with Alisha Burch
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SCU Study Abroad
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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In this episode of Abroaden Your Horizons, we talk with SCU student and Chemistry major, Alisha Burch, about her summer internship abroad in Brisbane, Australia through API Abroad. We discuss how her internship abroad enriched her academic and professional goals, as well as how it has helped her future career plans. We also chatted about identity abroad, being a Gilman Award recipient and LEAD scholar, and the cultural transitions she experienced in Australia.
How Alisha came upon Study Abroad
Being a LEAD scholar and resources for scholarships
Why a Summer program?
What were some of your goals for your Summer program?
What were some things you wish you knew before going abroad?
What are some takeaways from your abroad experience?
What were some things you missed when you were away from the U.S., and vice versa?
Identity Abroad
Being the only SCU student abroad
Gilman Scholarship Questions
API Internship Experience
Career Path
Returnee Life
Closing Thoughts