Sophia is majoring in Spanish.
Student Stories
A Broad Perspective on Nepal
Written by Jake Gunther ’22
With over 300 program options to choose from, making the decision of where you’ll study abroad is not an easy one. And it’s for good reason: each program offers something unique–different, languages, and cultures, and places around the globe. And while the websites- full of course catalogs, excursion details, and program summaries – give you a taste of what your semester will be like, it’s hard to decide which location/program is right for you just from words and pictures on a screen.
CIEE – Denison Brings the Liberal Arts to Shanghai
Written by Seyeong Hanlim ’22
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted international travel on an unprecedented scale. The U.S. Department of State suspended routine visa services worldwide in March 2020 due to the pandemic. International students seeking to obtain F-1 visas to enter the U.S. found themselves stranded as embassies and consulates worldwide closed for unknown durations. Additionally, the Presidential Proclamation establishing travel restrictions for non-immigrant travelers from Brazil, China, and Iran has been in effect since January 2020 and has not yet been suspended.
Coming and Going: Students Return Home in Spring 2020
Written by Casey Trimm ’20
During this unpredictable time we are living in, both Denisonians studying on The Hill and Denisonians studying abroad had their semester cut short. For some, this meant booking a flight back home and leaving the United States, while for others, this meant booking a flight back home to their home country and leaving their host country.
Ramsey Bristol ’21: Derry, Northern Ireland (UK)
Ramsey is majoring in International Studies and minoring in Studio Art.

The Power of Storytelling: Reflections on My Time Spent Studying “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland