Identity Abroad with Syracuse Abroad

Katya Kauth ’26, who studied in Central Europe with our co-host Emma, and Anna Lupardo ’26, Emma’s best friend since freshman year, return to the pod for this season’s final episode! They talk about how the travel bug bit them early, getting adopted by each other’s parents, and what it means to make lifelong friends in college. Anna shares about how abroad showed her that home is where your people...

Three awesome seniors join the pod for one last hurrah: Carrie Karten ’26, Isabella Flores ’26, and Gustavo Madero ’26. They all reminisce on their favorite aspects of life in Madrid and what they’ve tried to bring back with them (Bonus: Gustavo studied in Shanghai, too!). Most importantly, they reflect on how studying abroad changed their academic careers and, maybe, even the rest of their lives....

Students can explore different academic interests abroad, just like they can on campus! Marion Patsalides ’28, Mechanical Engineering major and Global Security Studies minor, studied in Strasbourg where she could take classes for both her major and minor. She walks us through a day biking around the beautiful city along the rivers, stopping for lunch at a boulangerie, and heading to classes at the...

In this special bonus episode of the pod, Delaney and Emma sit down one-on-one to go behind-the-scenes of the podcast! They share the origin story behind the pod, thank the awesome people that help make it happen, and discuss what they’ve learned the most from guests. Tune in now to get deep on the impact of study abroad, travel and connecting to others across cultures and borders.

Dual majors in Whitman and Newhouse have to plan carefully to study abroad, but when it works it is so worth it! Victoria Chen ’26 joins the pod this week to discuss how she balanced two majors, an internship, and more while studying in London. She talks about learning a different work culture while helping run a theater, meeting celebrity actors, loving a Sunday roast, traveling to Wales, and so...

Studying abroad provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture like no other travel experience can. But it’s not always easy to do! This week Brianna Gjongecaj ’26, a Strasbourg alum, and Peyton Foley ’26, a Florence alum, join the pod to talk about how they navigated connecting to their host city. The group talks about becoming a regular at a neighborhood restaurant, making loc...

Traveling as much as you can while you’re studying abroad is one of the most unforgettable parts of the entire experience. Some students visit a different country every weekend, others try to get off the beaten path to go somewhere less traveled. Three amazing alums - Olivia Fried ’26, Keira Bowers ’27, and Gabriela Peniston ’26 - join the pod this week to talk about their wild travel adventures....

Studying abroad brings all sorts of new love into your life…and sometimes even brings you a partner! Elena Cooper ’25 G’26 and Mason Burley ’27 first met on a short term program, “Experiencing Education in Rural and Urban Settings in Kenya,” and have been traveling the world together ever since. They talked to Emma and Delaney about showing each other their respective study abroad host cities - Lo...

Music, theater, art and so much more give students studying abroad a gateway into new cultures. Rachel DuBrow ’28 and Greta Kirby ’26 join the pod this week to share their experiences immersing themselves in the arts of Santiago, Strasbourg and London! Listen now to learn about how music illustrates a place’s history, seeing Jonathan Bailey in Richard II on the West End, bringing American theater...

One of the most exciting and meaningful aspects of travel is eating authentic, local food. Ava Downey ’26 and Elena Cooper ’25 G’26 join the pod this week to talk about all their favorite culinary adventures during their studies abroad. They talk about breaking fast during Ramadan in Morocco, sharing cake and tea after kayaking through Stockholm, family meals in Kenya, and so much more. The group...

Jacquelyn Trotman ’26 and Lauren Auciello ’26 join this week’s episode to share how they have evolved since their return from their semester abroad in Florence! They speak with Emma and Delaney about carrying the more leisurely pace of life back with them, trying to live in the moment more, and so many other amazing lessons learned from study abroad. If you’re trying to find your footing after you...

The Syracuse Abroad podcast returns with an extra-special, LIVE edition! In collaboration with New Student Programs, Emma, Delaney and our guest Marc Pantano ’26 share experiences and tips in conversation with new students as part of Winter Welcome Week. Marc, who studied abroad in Madrid, talks about thrifting in Europe, winning an award for being the most involved, and planning his classes as a...

Anna Lupardo ’26, our host Emma’s best friend, joins the pod for the final episode of the semester! Anna and Emma chat about studying abroad away from your friends, since Anna was studying in Madrid while Emma was in Poland, while building a new found family abroad. The group also shares favorite holiday memories (‘tis the season!), having the support of a Syracuse program, and traveling to unite...

Architecture students at Syracuse University get education and inspiration in international design through studying abroad all over the world. Samantha Wilson ’27, joins the pod this week to share her experience studying architecture in Florence and beyond. The group talks about awesome field trips, Sam’s favorite class (which traveled through Bosnia!), comparing architectural styles across time a...

This week, Xanthe Kakaras ’26, Communications Design major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, joins the pod to share her journey to London this spring and then to Florence in the summer! She explained the classes she took in her special Design-oriented program, getting artistic inspiration from the exciting cities around her, and gaining a new, unique perspective. Xanthe also talked abo...

Alison Wu ’26, an Information Management and Technology major, joins the podcast to tell us everything we need to know about studying abroad as an iSchool student! Alison shares her stories from Waseda University, a World Partner program in Tokyo (she changed majors to do this program!), and Eurotech, a short-term program specifically for iSchool students. We dive deep into the clubs she joined in...

Educating future generations requires School of Education students to understand the greater world around them. Elyas Layachi ’27, Mathematics and Inclusive Education major, traveled all the way to Italy on the “Inclusive Schools and Society: Lessons from the Italian Context” short-term program to gain a new perspective on education. He joins Emma and Nico on the podcast to share about his experie...

Study abroad shows you that there is something incredible to learn in every corner of our world. Miles Scherer ’27, International Relations and Environment, Sustainability and Policy major, joins the podcast this week to share everything he learned about the planet on SIT Madagascar. He had the incredible opportunity to visit national parks and study natural resources management in a small island...

The sports industry is global, and when Falk College students study abroad, they gain an invaluable understanding of new sport markets. Claire Patin ’26, Sport Analytics major, knew she wanted to study abroad, so she headed to London to get the experience of a lifetime. Claire joins the podcast this week to talk about making abroad work as a Falk student, her internship with a major-league sports...

From Discovery Florence to SRAS: Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, Sarah Schreiber ’26 has studied abroad all over the world. She even took a gap year in Germany, spent a summer in the country of Georgia, and had an internship for a semester in Washington, D.C. She joins our host Emma Poper to share how each of these experiences impacted her differently, changing her understanding of the world around her. Sa...

In today’s world, our businesses are all impacted by global economics, supply chains, and more. On this episode, we dive into studying abroad for students in the Whitman School, with help from two program alumni. Our guests are Frances Brown ’27, finance and television, radio, and film major; who studied abroad on the Whitman Core program in London as a sophomore, and Jed Stockdale ’26, business a...

Studying abroad is crucial for professional development for Newhouse School students! With so many opportunities for learning about communications around the globe, it can be hard to narrow down your options. Jude Bazerman ’26, broadcast and digital journalism and geography major, joins the pod this week to tell us all about his experience in London, where he explored every nook and cranny of the...

Landon York ’27 joins the podcast this week to talk about his experience on the Florence Center: Engineering program! He tells Emma and Delaney about managing his course load, where he got to travel, why he picked Italy and more. Delaney also shares details about the other study abroad programs that are perfect for Engineering and Computer Science Majors. Landon also answers a question from Margau...

Have you ever wondered, “How can I study abroad with my major?” Our new series will visit every school and college at Syracuse University to speak with students about how study abroad worked with their major - and even changed their lives. We begin with Arts & Sciences and Maxwell School, featuring Sarah Santiago Ruiz ’27, Neuroscience and Biology double major and Madrid Health and Sciences pr...

The Syracuse Abroad podcast returns with a new host behind the mic – Emma Poper ’26! Emma is an alumna of the Exploring Central Europe program, and she invited two friends from her program – Winter Cameron ’27 and Katya Kauth ’26 – to join her on the first episode of our new season. They discuss their favorite things from Poland (mostly obsessing over Żabka) and how their journey through Poland, G...