Skidmore Campus Viewbook

“I learned how much I take my freedom of expression for granted! America is wonderful because of our differences. It took leaving the country for me to realize that.”” KATHERINE ANZOLA FRENCH WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABROAD? “What if family is everyone around you? That’s how it works in the Cook Islands. Locals greet each other not just with a simple ‘hey,’ but by saying their name and asking about their lives. This experience taught me that family, above all, is what makes you you!” RENATO DORNELAS INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS “Knowing that I was actually going to do the first-year London program—that it was real—was the greatest feeling. I had never been on a plane or to a different country. Arriving in London was surreal. If you can go to London your first semester of college, you can go anywhere!” NANA NYANTAKYI BUSINESS A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVES “Visiting Hiroshima made me think about today’s conflicts in the Middle East, the unnecessary bombings, and the aftermath. It’s one thing to read about these events, but truly understanding the emotional aspects on a human level takes time and effort.” KEVIN TAN PRE-MED TRACK Sometimes, the only way to broaden your perspective is to step outside your comfort zone—and your time zone. What will you take away? FIND YOUR FOCUS FIND YOUR FOCUS 13 12 “ “ “ “