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One excursion that really resonated with me was the concentration camp visit. It related to our studies in terms of both intercultural communication and global health. The atrocities that occurred... keep reading

Here, I think I’ve learned the most about global health than I have in any other setting. We have covered health from a social, economic, and biological standpoint. I’ve researched... keep reading

In my home, we spoke Patwa, but everywhere else we spoke with a slightly Southern accent. Switching between these dialects of English depending on who we were interacting with was... keep reading

I have had so many great experiences throughout my Berlin trip that will ultimately change the way that I view the world. I have experienced history by seeing the Berlin... keep reading

Looking back on my time here in Berlin, I can confidently say it was a positive, enlightening experience. As a biology major, I could easily see the application of my... keep reading

How did I enjoy Germany? I think that for me Berlin was revolutionary in the sense of the incredible history that remains in the city that have mixed with the... keep reading

Over the course of this seminar we have brodly learned about intercultural communications and global health. Before this trip, I never thought much of those issues because it was not... keep reading

First, I would like to thank CIEE for inviting the Bison STEM Scholars Program. This has been an amazing 2 weeks and an adventure that I will not forget. Our... keep reading

My time in Berlin has been fantastic! I have seen so many different sights and learned about a variety of cultures. Through navigating a new city, I have become more... keep reading

Overall, my journey in Berlin has proved enlightening. Although I have always had an interest in math and science, never before had I considered the effects of health standards and... keep reading

My experience in Berlin, Germany has been memorable. From the morning seminars to the afternoon excursions, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. It will be sad to leave this... keep reading

My time here in Germany has been sort of surreal. Even now, I’m not quite sure I’ve even yet arrived even though my return flight is in two days. Perhaps... keep reading

I try not to think about epidemics like Ebola or the Zika virus -- especially the possibility of them becoming pandemics and reaching me. That aspect of public health has... keep reading

Whenever we do something bad, our first response is to hide it. No one needs to know we messed up. But we're humans so aren't we supposed to mess up... keep reading

I am now reaching the close of my two week stay in Berlin, and I can say I thoroughly enjoyed it. One thing I can say I enjoyed the most... keep reading