The #BethelAbroad Pod

Frances Boerman-Cornell joins the #BethelAbroad pod to talk about her semester in Costa Rica! We chat about homemade lunches, internships abroad, exploring the rainforest, and other adventures. Listen now!

Taylor and Davey are back with 3x study abroad traveler, Luca Lombardi! In this episode, the three talk about Luca's time in Colombia, India, Spain, and then India again! They unpack why Luca chose to travel abroad, the difference between J-term and Semester programs, and Textura 2024. Taylor and Luca also reminisce on their time abroad together and finding the best kebab in the world. Listen...

#thebethelabroadpod is back with new hosts Taylor & Davey. In this episode, the two talk about their roles as global ambassadors, their favorite travel destinations, and everything you need to know about the Study Abroad office!

In this episode, we connect with Senior Soraya Keiser and dive into her journey studying abroad in Klaipėda, Lithuania at LCC. Soraya shares her thoughts on the varying differences in academics, her culinary adventures with Lithuanian cuisine, disparities in public transportation, and much more. Additionally, we explore her involvement in creating the Textura magazine during her time in both Guate...

In Season 2 Episode 3, we connect with Junior Kate Osgood to hear about her experience on the Oregon Extension. In this episode, Kate shares the reality of cabin life shenanigans, the slowness of the environment, and about the beauty and encouragement she found in her cohort of students. From simple living and to backpacking adventures, Kate gives a glimpse of life "among the trees". Tha...

Episode 2 Season 2 kicks off with Bethel University senior Abby Schroeder. Abby studied in Buenos Aires, Argentina on a trip called Social Movements and Human Rights. In this episode, Abby talks about the biggest cultural differences she encountered, being a part of multiple protests almost on the daily, and the moments that made the adventure one she will ever forget.  Thank you for listenin...

Episode 1 Season 2 kicks off with Bethel University senior Anna Thielke. Anna studied abroad in Berlin, Germany in Spring of 2022. In our first episode back, we talk about the experience of being alone in a new country, balancing school and travel, and how God can be seen through the people you meet. A special story of why Anna had to spend two days in a German hospital that led to her going home...

Episode 7 is full of rich content related to studying abroad in a predominantly Muslim country, learning how to communicate using multiple languages, and the high's and low's of studying abroad during start of COVID. Alyssa opens up about her faith journey and how she saw God working in her life differently than she'd see before and her reasoning for going to Morocco. Thank you Alyssa for sharing...

Episode 6 kicks off with Leah Vigil and Sophie Kendall, two recent Bethel grads who studied abroad together in Gold Coast, Australia through a third-party provider, ISA. In today's episode we talk all about their incredible experiences abroad, the pro's and con's of studying abroad with a friend, and how to enjoy God's beauty where ever you go.  Thank you for listening! If you are interested...

Episode 5 kicks off with Rebekah Gomes, a recent Bethel graduate (‘21) who studied abroad in Limerick, Ireland in the Fall of 2019. She joins us today to share about all her adventures abroad, how she saw God work in her life, and the positive characteristics she brought home with her. We discuss the realities of living abroad, her 3 week countrywide trip to conclude her time abroad, and how all o...

Episode 4 kicks off with Megan Duff, a current Bethel student who studied abroad with AIFS in Barcelona, Spain exactly one year ago! She joins us today to share all about her growth as a person and as a friend, as a Christ-follower, and more, and then we end with her story of navigating a mass-exodus from Europe back home when former President Trump announced the closing of the border due to COVID...

In this new episode of the #BethelAbroad Podcast, recent Bethel alumni Alyssa Martinson stops by to share her experiences navigating Buenos Aires, Argentina for a semester study abroad program. Alyssa studied abroad with CIEE, and she is with us today to share all about her experience getting stuck in a blizzard on her way to Argentina, how her homestay helped broaden her language skills, and why...

In the second episode of the #BethelAbroad Podcast, recent Bethel alumni Ryan Voth stops by to share his experiences navigating Seville, Spain for a semester study abroad program. Here his take on realizing that a host family experience wasn't for him... weeks into his actual host family experience, how free traveling really solidified his friendships with other study abroad students, and how his...

In the first episode of the #BethelAbroad Pod, Bethel alumni Eleanor Schutte ('20) walks us through her transition into her study abroad semester, the highlights and hardships of her experience, and the important yet confusing feelings she was confronted with upon returning home. Thank you for listening! If you are interested in pursuing a study abroad experience, please send an email to study-abr...