Thank you for listening to Season 2 of the BeyoND Study Abroad podcast, with host Sam Eppich '22.
Episodes are released bi-weekly on Fridays and will be added below. You can also subscribe on iTunes or Spotify to ensure you don’t miss an episode and get regular notifications.
Due to the pandemic, all episodes are either recorded via zoom or following the University’s guidelines of physical distancing and mask wearing.
Spring 2022
Episode 16: Following a Passion fo Global Health and Figuring out Finances with Crystal DiBiase
Welcome to the first episode of BeyoND Study Abroad with our new host, Ainsley Hurford! Today, she is joined by Crystal DiBiase and discusses Crystal's research and clinic work in Puebla, Mexico, Crystal's advice for other first-generation students, the various funding and scholarship opportunities available to students studying abroad, and Crystal's own budgeting tips for future study abroad students. Come back in the fall for another episode of BeyoND Study Abroad!
Episode 15: Always Honest with Ainsley Hurford
In this week's episode, Sam introduces the season 3 BeyoND Study Abroad Podcast host, Ainsley Hurford! Listen in as Ainsley, a rising junior, discusses her excitement about joining the Notre Dame International team, her reasons for wanting to study abroad, and what she hopes to bring to the podcast! Tune in next time for Ainsley's first time hosting the BeyoND Study Abroad Podcast.
Episode 14: Adjusting in Angers, France with Andrew Zimlich
This week, listen in as Sam talks to Andrew Zimlich about his experience in the language immersion program in Angers, France! Andrew talks about his interactions in the context of a completely new cultural and lingual environment and gives his advice to any prospective students as they navigate their mental health abroad. Come back in two weeks for another episode of BeyoND Study Abroad!
Episode 13: Chillin' in Chile with Samuel de la Paz
Welcome back to another episode of BeyoND Study Abroad! Listen in as Sam talks with Samuel de la Paz, a Notre Dame student currently studying abroad in Chile! Samuel describes his experiences living with a host family, participating in the Chile pre-program activities, and being in the middle of a historic time period for the region.
Episode 12: Abroad in Amman with Ameena Jovonovich
Welcome back to another episode of BeyoND Study Abroad! This week, listen in as Sam talks to Ameena Jovonovich about her experience in the language immersion program in Amman, Jordan! Ameena talks about her interactions in the context of a completely new cultural and lingual environment and gives her advice to any prospective students looking at similar programs.
Episode 11: Language Immersion in Toledo, Spain
This week, listen in as Sam talks to Sadie Richardson about her experience in the language immersion program in Toledo, Spain! Sadie talks about her interactions in the context of a completely new cultural and lingual environment and gives her advice to any prospective students looking at similar programs.
Episode 10: Abroad in the Fall
This week listen in as Sam sits down with Ella Gilles, a current Notre Dame junior who spent last semester as the ONLY Notre Dame student at the University of St. Andrew's in Scotland! Listen in as she recounts her experiences making new friends and memories in a completely new environment!
Episode 9: Sustainability Abroad with Liz Jarocki
Welcome back to a new semester of BeyoND Study Abroad! In the first episode back from our break, listen in as Sam talks with Liz Jarocki, a current Notre Dame junior studying Environmental Engineering. Liz details her studies surrounding environmental sustainability during her previous semester in Ireland, such as attending various environmental conferences!
Fall 2021
Episode 8: Making the Most of Your Time Abroad
For the last episode of the semester, listen in as Sam sits down with Neila Gross to talk about her experience abroad as well as her advice for making your international study as impactful as it can be! Neila is a current Notre Dame senior studying and researching abroad in Kigali, Rwanda. Listen in as Neila outlines her research, travel, and experience abroad this past semester as well as her tips on how to prepare for the challenges of living in a foreign country! Tune in next semester for all-new interviews, and make sure to check out the Study Abroad Instagram page for updates from out Study Abroad Storytellers!
Episode 7: Mental Health and Wellbeing Abroad
In this episode, Sam sits down with Lala Petty and Mary Laura Zeringue to discuss mental health and wellbeing for students abroad. Listen in as these two students describe tips and resources for students who are studying abroad and want to care for their mental health!
Episode 6: Back in London with Suneina Badoni
COVID-19 may have halted study abroad plans last year, but now, study abroad is back in full swing. However, what does study abroad look like with lingering restrictions and COVID safety regulations? This week Sam sits down with Suneina Badoni, a current junior FTT major, to discuss what it is like studying abroad in the London Global Gateway Program as England gradually reopens. Listen as Suneina highlights her experience navigating this new normal abroad!
Episode 5: Identities Abroad Series: Summer Study Abroad with Maddie Link
This week, listen as Sam sits down with Maddie Link, a Theology and History graduate who studied in Jerusalem and Rome during her time as an undergraduate. Maddie shares her stories from her time abroad as a student with visual impairment and describes how she has been able to fully take advantage of study abroad opportunities within the summer study abroad programs at Notre Dame. The "Identities Abroad" series of BeyoND Study Abroad aims to highlight diversity among Notre Dame students as they discuss their study abroad stories. Stay tuned for more episodes in our "Identities Abroad" series next month!
Episode 4: Identities Abroad Series: Being Diabetic in Dublin
This week, listen as Sam sits down with Sean Ford, a current junior business analytics major studying in Dublin in fall of 2021. Sean shares stories from his current experience abroad as a first-generation, diabetic student and describes how he has been able to fully take advantage of study abroad opportunities within the Dublin program. This series of BeyoND Study Abroad aims to highlight diversity among Notre Dame students as they discuss their study abroad stories. Stay tuned for more episodes in our "Identities Abroad" series next month!
Episode 3: Becoming Immersed in History through Poland Summer Abroad
In this week's episode, Sam sits down Haley Crawford, senior marketing and political science major, to discuss the Notre Dame Summer Poland program. Haley discusses how this summer program immersed her in the historical and cultural context of Poland and made them reflect on the Holocaust and how it influences current events. Listen to Haley detail her summer experience throughout Poland!
Episode 2: Identities Abroad Series: Being Abroad as a Black Woman in Puebla, Mexico
In this episode of BeyoND Study Abroad, Sam sits down with Carlondrea "LaLa" Petty to discuss her experience as a Black woman currently studying abroad in Puebla, Mexico. This series of BeyoND Study Abroad aims to highlight diversity among Notre Dame students as they discuss their study abroad stories. This week, Carlondrea shares her fascinating research, her experiences in a foreign culture, and her story as a Black woman. Stay tuned for more episodes in our "Identities Abroad" series in the coming months!
Episode 1: Study Abroad is Back!
Study Abroad is officially back! In this week’s episode, Sam asks current students what their questions are about what study abroad looks like in 2021! Sam sits down with the Study Abroad Team to answer students' questions and thoughts about Notre Dame’s Study Abroad offerings.