In this episode, you will hear an interview with Jessica, a Queens College Student who studied abroad in Amsterdam through City College’s VU University Exchange Program.   Jessica will reflect on how studying abroad made her fearless, the amazing friendships that she developed with people from all over the world, how she came back to NY ready to take on the world, with more direction in her life, and more! WHAT WE DISCUSSED: -Why Study Abroad? -Why the Netherlands?  -Studying Abroad through a Non-Queens College Program -Scholarships & Money Tips -Classes & Assignments -Culture Shock -Friendship Abroad vs. At Home -Tips for making friends -Her travels -Her favorite thing about studying abroad -How she grew through her time abroad -Her advice to YOU -And more…   How to apply to NON-QC Programs here: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/StudyAbroad/Pages/Studying-Abroad-through-a-NON-QC-Program.aspx   City College’s Semester Programs: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/studyabroad/ccny-semester-programs-abroad   Our Website: www.qc.cuny.edu/studyabroad   Instagram: @QCTravels