NAME: Danielle Battaglia

HOME SCHOOL: Mercyhurst College
MAJOR: Strategic Communication

PROGRAM: Temple University Japan Campus

LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan

ABOUT DANIELLE:

I am 20 years-old and a Junior from Cleveland, Ohio, studying Communication. I have been studying Japanese for 3 years now and I love the language and culture.  My favorite thing about Japan is its perfect mix and contrast of traditional and modern. I look forward to seeing beautiful, traditional shrines and temples as well as all the hi-tech creatures that Tokyo has to offer.  Oh! And Japanese sweets too! Yum! In my free time I also enjoy cheerleading, movies, fashion, and sports as well as Japanese music.

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NAME: Shannon Barter

HOME SCHOOL: Temple University
MAJOR: Tourism and Hospitality Management

PROGRAM: IFSA-Butler, University of Westminster

LOCATION: London, UK

ABOUT SHANNON:

I am a Tourism and Hospitality student at Temple University, which means the opportunity to study abroad was something I could simply not pass up! One of the major reasons I chose to study in London, England was the opportunity to see and experience the preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games to be hosted here this summer! I am taking a course on Olympic Tourism, and will also get to go on various tours of the facilities and villages! I also chose London because without a language barrier I felt that I could truly immerse myself in all aspects of life here! I am really looking forward to being able to do just as the Brits do, and experience everything that London has to offer. As one of the largest and most metropolitan cities in the world, I know I am in for an amazing adventure! I think everyone should embark on such a journey, because an opportunity like this does not come around every day!

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NAME: Eric Burton

HOME SCHOOL: Temple University
MAJOR: Broadcast/Telecommunications/Mass Media (BTMM)

PROGRAM: Temple University Japan Campus

LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan

ABOUT ERIC:

I came to Tokyo because I have always been interested in how America and Japan have a constant cultural exchange going on (movies, music, anime, etc).  I wanted to study this exchange from the Japanese perspective.  Also, since I will be entering the music business upon graduation, I plan on independently learning as much as I can about the music industry in Tokyo. I'm most looking forward to meeting and making new Japanese friends, so I can learn about the culture firsthand.

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NAME: Anthony Fragola

HOME SCHOOL: Temple University
MAJOR: Biology, Spanish

PROGRAM: Temple University in Spain

LOCATION: Oviedo, Spain

ABOUT ANTHONY:

My name, obviously, is Anthony Fragola, but while in Spain I prefer to be called Antonio. I chose to study abroad in Spain for numerous reasons - I expected the food to be fantastic (which it has been), the landscapes, especially in Asturias, are beautiful, the accent of Spanish spoken here sounds the prettiest to me and the attitude here seems a lot more laid back than what I´m used to in the states. While here, I look forward to traveling a little bit to see other parts of Spain and some neighboring countries, but what I´m really looking forward to is becoming as fluent in Spanish as possible while here and really settling and and feeling at home in Oviedo.

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NAME: Haru Jang

HOME SCHOOL: Temple University
MAJOR: Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM 

PROGRAM: Temple University Japan Campus

LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan

ABOUT HARU:

Despite disliking things with eight legs and complicated faces, my favorite philosophy is Wabi-sabi, or finding and appreciating the beauty in all things. Hence, I love crows, because they're amazing yet people dismiss them. That hasn't changed here in Japan either, but I didn't come here to see crows. Let's just say, I came to Japan to find the Wabi-sabi in my culture, because it made me feel displaced back home in the States... so I had dismissed it. I'm hoping this semester abroad will open my eyes and let me find something to appreciate, which I think I'm already learning to see.

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NAME: Stephanie La

HOME SCHOOL: Temple University
MAJOR: Psychology

PROGRAM: Hanyang University

LOCATION: Seoul, Korea

ABOUT STEPHANIE:

I'm excited to go to Korea to meet new people, learn a new language, explore Seoul, and eat Korean food everyday!

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NAME: Arlene Reich

HOME SCHOOL: Temple University
MAJOR: Environmental Studies, Spanish

PROGRAM: Temple in Spain

LOCATION: Oviedo, Spain

ABOUT ARLENE:

I'll be trekking deep into Spanish terrain in order to nourish my serious affinity for the outdoors, wine, and architecture.

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NAME: Laura Speers

HOME SCHOOL: Temple University
MAJOR: Communications

PROGRAM: Temple University, Rome

LOCATION: Rome, Italy

ABOUT LAURA:

I am a communications major at Temple with an Italian minor. I have an incredible passion for all things food and love nothing more than trying new restaurants. I care a lot about nutrition and love being physically active. Travelling has always been something I enjoy doing, which is one of the reasons I decided to study abroad. I've always wanted to live in Rome for an extended period of time, and a semester abroad seemed like the perfect way to do it. I can't wait to share all my Italian food adventures with you!

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NAME: Rachel Weisman

HOME SCHOOL: Temple University
MAJOR: Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM 

PROGRAM: Temple University, Rome

LOCATION: Rome, Italy

ABOUT RACHEL:

About me: Hi! My name is Rachel and I'm from Long Island, New York. At Temple, I'm double majoring at the Tyler School of Art in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM and Art History. I love to travel, so I'm very excited to be spending a whole semester in Rome! Being an art student, I'm so excited to learn about the history of art in Rome and see all the beautiful architecture, massive cathedrals, and breath-taking paintings! But most importantly, I can't wait to share all of my experiences with my readers!

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