Olivia
Major: Biology
Studied in: Newcastle, England
Everyone Has a Strong Truth
It may be undiscovered or unrecognized, but Loyola may be the perfect place to discover yours. Ask a Loyola student, “What is your strong truth?” and get prepared for the answer… “We have a responsibility to give back.” “Believe in yourself.” “International travel changes everything.” The answers are as different as our students, but they are all full of conviction, determination, and hope. Just ask Olivia …
As a biology major, Olivia knew she had to choose a study abroad program with strong science courses to stay on track for graduation. Loyola’s program in Newcastle, England, sounded perfect. And she decided to stretch herself and go not just for a semester, but for an entire year.
“It was amazing. I was full of excitement and it lasted the whole time. I made so many lifelong friends,” says Olivia. Although Olivia had traveled before, she had always been with her family or friends. This time she was independent, on her own—though supported in a Loyola-run program and joined with fellow Loyola students.
“My mom said I grew a lot as a person, and I did—just the way I handled things in more of an adult way,” she says. Now she’s trying to figure out her next trip. She wants to see Asia. “I love traveling because I like seeing new places. I just feel this freedom. Studying abroad just opened the adventure.”
Related Links
Biology Department International Programs
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