Beyond the Pool: Lessons Learned Abroad as a Student-Athlete
5 a.m. wake-up calls. Two practices a day. An 18-credit course load. These are just a few elements that begin to illustrate what collegiate athletes pack into a 24-hour day. From the moment my first alarm rings at dawn, every hour of my day as a student-athlete is strategically planned out. Each minute is accounted
When in Seville...
I was very hesitant about studying abroad, I have always been a homebody and loved being around my friends and family. We traveled when I was younger, but only to surrounding states. So when my friend asked if I was going to study abroad I was puzzled by the question. I wasn’t sure I was
My Study Abroad Friendships: The Greatest Souvenir of All
During my semester abroad, I collected an assortment of souvenirs: keychains, postcards, jewelry, bags – you name it. However, my favorite souvenirs, without question, are the friendships I made while studying abroad. I wouldn’t trade the memories I collected with my two roommates, who felt like my non-biological sisters, for the world. Our friendship feels
Ins and Outs of Being Down Under in New Zealand
Kia ora koutou! Welcome to my blog post. I’m excited to tell you a bit about my experience abroad and give a few tips when considering traveling to Aotearoa, NZ. My semester abroad began with a family vacation, a day in Auckland, and then a road trip south to Rotorua for a few days until
Living the Parisian Dream
I landed in Paris, France, at Charles De Gaulle Airport early in the morning on January 8th. I had never been to Europe before, so being in this foreign country with no idea how to function was quite scary. My program and school, CEA Capa, had scheduled a driver to pick me up from the airport
Spring 2024 Gilman Scholarship Recipients
The Center for Global Education and Center for Undergraduate Excellence are pleased to announce that three Chapman students have won the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the March 2024 application cycle! Their scholarships to study abroad range from $3,500 to $5,000. Learn more about where our Chapman grantees are studying abroad and their goals, as well as
Top 5 Things I Learned During My Semester Abroad
I studied abroad at the University of Roehampton in London in the fall semester of my junior year. I was there from September through December of 2022. During my semester abroad, I learned so many valuable skills and lessons that continue to benefit me long after the end of my semester in London. These are
Traveling Through Argentina
SPAN 399A: Buenos Aires Interterm Travel Course Hey! My name is Emerson Ellis and I am a sophomore Applied Human Physiology Major, and Spanish Minor here at Chapman. I am from Kenmore, Washington and grew up very active and academically driven. I stumbled upon Chapman for softball, but quickly fell in love with what else the
Why I Chose Australia
Staring at my computer screen, I debated which of the 8 universities known for the global education program would accept me. As a high school junior, I dreamed about Learning about culture while being immersed in a university program in another country. When I got admitted into Chapman University, I knew that I would get
A Semester at Sea
I could go on for hours writing about my time on Semester at Sea, but I’ll try to sum it up. Exactly one year ago, Spring 2023, I went on Semester at Sea. Shout out to the 131! I had an absolutely incredible time, unlike anything else. I got to see three continents, 11 countries