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Beyond the Borders Podcast
✈️ Travel Experiences, Tips, & Cultural Lifestyle
🎙️New Episodes Bi-Weekly!
This podcast shares real experiences from students who have studied abroad, offering support and guidance for those considering international education. We cover cultural adjustment, academics, travel tips, personal growth, and overcoming common challenges, helping students feel prepared and inspired for their own journey.
Episodes
Inside Study Abroad: Featuring Dr. Palis
We talked with Dr. Palis about the Global Education and Study Abroad programs at High Point University. He explains what study abroad programs are, the different opportunities available, and why studying in another country can be a valuable experience for students.
Dr. Palis also shares advice on how students can get involved and take the first steps toward studying abroad.🎙️
Expectations of Studying Abroad Featuring: Alyssa Weinstein
In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa Weinstein, a junior at High Point University, as she prepares for her study abroad experience this May. We chat about her destination, how she’s feeling ahead of the journey, and share our own perspectives and tips to help make the process smoother.
Travel Tips From a Pilot
United Airlines pilot Susan Boyne joins the Beyond the Borders crew to share expert advice on stress-free flying, international travel mistakes, and must-have carry-on essentials from a view inside the cockpit.
The Study Abroad Survival Guide: Taz Lyberopoulos
In the second episode of Beyond the Borders, we sit down with Taz, the social media manager for O'Hara's Irish Pub. Based in the historic city of Salamanca, Taz plays a big role in welcoming international and study-abroad students to the local community.
Taz shares what it’s like living in Spain and working in one of Salamanca’s popular gathering spots for students. Known for hosting welcome parties and helping newcomers feel at home, he also offers insider tips on where to eat, explore, and experience the city like a local.🎙️
Experiencing Weekend Trips Abroad
In this episode of Beyond the Borders, we sit down with Aaron Heyman, a Sports Management senior at Cal Poly SLO who has navigated 10 different countries during his time abroad. Aaron joins us to pull back the curtain on the "weekend trip" lifestyle. We dive into the logistics of planning and packing, balancing academic rigor with wanderlust, and how being physically present in a new culture changes your perspective in a way a classroom never could.
More Than a Trip: My Spain Experience
In this episode, we sit down to talk about the real experience of studying abroad in Spain—beyond the travel photos and highlight moments.Our guest shares what it was like navigating a new culture while also connecting with her Spanish heritage on a deeper level. We discuss identity, culture shock, personal growth, and the unexpected lessons that come from living in another country.If you’ve ever thought about studying abroad, exploring your roots, or stepping outside your comfort zone, this episode is for you.
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