Cougar Mall was ablaze with
tables and booths promoting travel and study abroad. Eager students, some with
hemp bracelets and some with t-shirts emboldened with greek letters, were
spilling out questions to study abroad representatives. Students were seen
flipping through colorful look books depicting fresh-faced groups in front of
exotic vistas.
Rebecca Meyer, a CEA Study
Abroad representative said, “Often times students may have yet to decide on a
study abroad location. These brochures help students begin the process of
reflecting on what kind of experience they want.”
Walking though the sea of excitement,
I was reminded about my own anticipation of my study abroad experience. In
agreement with Meyer’s observation, I knew I wanted to go to a Spanish speaking
country, but I did not know where exactly that was. Through gleaning across the
glossy brochures, I realized that I wanted a different type of experience.
Although they provided a different type of impression, these advertisements did
have an effect in my decision-making.
My study abroad experience
was incredible. Going away from Charleston also offered me perspective—it gave
me new insight into how special the “Holy City” really is.
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