Student Blog Posts

Chaiya Jeffries holding a cat in Greece

Chaiya Jeffries: Managing

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Greece has been transformative. To go into depth, I now have a greater understanding of the restaurant industry in Spetses because the concepts discussed in this course allowed me to…

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Tatianna Lamperti in Greece

Tatianna Lamperti: The Grecian Dream

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According to the Oxford Dictionary, the American Dream is “the belief that America offers the opportunity to every one of a good and successful life achieved through hard work.” Growing…

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Chloe Espy - blog about big five personality types in cats

Chloe Espy: The Big Five Cats

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Throughout my trip in Greece, I have seen many cats of different sizes, shapes, and colors. I have also come to realize that just as humans have distinct personalities I…

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Amanda Lee: Lost in Translation

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During my study abroad experience in Greece, our traveling group became a team. We stuck together on our tours through museums and we traveled in packs to group meals. However,…

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Danielle Colina

Danielle Colina: Studying Smart on the Island of Spetses: Study Abroad Addition!

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Are you planning on going abroad for school but want to keep up on the schoolwork? Hold on tight because we will discuss the basics of adapting, staying focused, and…

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The S Journey of Jenna on Spetses

Jenna Black: The S Journey of Jenna on Spetses

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WOW! What an experience this study abroad on the island of Spetses has been. I can’t believe I can walk to the beach after class, soak in the rays by…

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Ruby Goldman: "How Human Resources Can Caffeinate Engagement"

Ruby Goldman: How HR Can Caffeinate Engagement

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While in Greece, jet lag and constant museum tours has left me craving coffee everyday. From Greece’s capital, to the island of Spetses, and many small towns in between, I’ve…

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Evan Velastegui

Using Equity Theory to Coach Soccer

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By Evan Velastegui I have always appreciated kids for their authenticity and emotional transparency. At Mar Vista, the after-school center at which I volunteer, the behaviors of the students I…

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JoshHee

Motivating the Unmotivated

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By Josh Hee Every time I volunteer at the after-school club, I see the kids running around with excitement. They have wide smiles on their faces as they play tag…

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Valerie Valencia FEATURED

From Lipstick to Leadership: Lessons from Jeffree Star

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By Valerie Valencia Being a makeup enthusiast and Sephora employee, I’ve been seriously loving Shane Dawson’s new docuseries, The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star. The docuseries follows Youtuber Shane Dawson…

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