In this episode, I interview Niara, a student who participated in our Virtual Winter Study Abroad Program: Beginning Korean Language 1. She discusses what she learned about herself through this program, how it allowed her to connect with people from all over the world, how it inspired her future travels, and more! *This Summer 2021, we are offering Virtual Study Abroad Programs via German & South Korean Universities:* https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/StudyAbroad/Pages/Summer2021VirtualStudyAbroadPrograms.aspx **Deadline: May 7th, 2021** *What we discussed:* -Why Niara chose to participate in a Virtual Study Abroad Program -Virtual Winter Study Abroad Courses vs. Queens College Winter Classes -The format of the class, the activities & assignments -The benefits of participating in a Virtual Study Abroad Program -The insights she gained about the Korean Culture through this course -Communicating & connecting with peers -What Niara learned about herself by taking this program -How this inspired her to travel to South Korea -Advice for students who are considering participating in a Virtual Program -And more... ------------------- *Why Participate in a Virtual Summer Program?* * Learn from international experts. * Network and collaborate with international professors and students from all over the world. * Gain international experience & new analytical and critical-thinking skills. * Navigate cross-cultural environments which might be a necessity in your future professional life. * Increase marketability on your resume. * Learn more about the culture of the country through which the program is being offered. * Become inspired to travel in the future. * Enroll in courses that might not be offered at Queens College, while saving money (Virtual Study Abroad is cheaper than in-person study abroad). * Etc. https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/StudyAbroad/Pages/Summer2021VirtualStudyAbroadPrograms.aspx You can discover our Queens College’s Study Abroad Offerings at www.qc.cuny.edu/studyabroad ( http://www.qc.cuny.edu/studyabroad ) Instagram: @QCTravels https://www.instagram.com/qctravels/