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Published on June 05, 2024
Each semester, students travel from Eastern Connecticut State University to study at various universities across the world. This semester, 12 students studied in Europe, South America, Asia and Australia.
Political science major Rebeckah Rubin ’25 studied at the Florence University of the Arts in Italy. While there, she took classes on street photography, the history of the Italian Renaissance, criminal justice, human rights and ethics.
“Going abroad allowed me to take classes that are not offered at Eastern,” Rubin said. “It was extremely beneficial to learn about the Italian Renaissance in the movement's birthplace. This class allowed us to visit different museums and historical areas that we learned about in class.” She also found herself growing as a communicator, working around language barriers.
Rubin said that she often had free time to travel regularly. “I went to a dozen different countries, as well as a few cities across Italy,” she said. “By being able to travel so much, I was able to see the different places I have been learning about for years, as well as meet people from across the world and get an introduction to their unique cultures.”
“This experience has given me a whole new level of independence and has made me eager to continue seeing the world,” said Rubin, “as well as exploring potential future career opportunities abroad. This has been the greatest opportunity of my life, and the most impactful learning experience I will ever have.”
Written by Marcus Grant