There’s something about packing for a trip that is uniquely stress-inducing. The more expansive the itinerary, the greater risk that the chosen combination of clothes will be inadequate.
For the nearly 80% of students who study abroad during their time at USD, I tried to synthesize my experiences and those of my peers to help aspiring students travel without succumbing to this fate.
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This past June, 32 members from the USD community embarked on the Camino de Santiago, a six-day, 70-mile pilgrimage starting in Madrid, Spain, and open to people of all faith backgrounds. People participate in the trek for many reasons, including religious healing and personal growth.
Read moreAfter my family dropped me off at LAX and I slowly made it onto my plane with baby tears in my eyes, I only had three thoughts: What have I done? What if this plane goes down? And my best case scenario is that I relive the Lizzie McGuire movie and ride around on a Vespa with an Italian boy named Paulo.
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Torero football alum Anthony Lawrence continues career in Japan’s X-league Anderson Haigler / Associate Editor / The USD Vista Anthony Lawrence stayed close to home for college. Despite receiving interest from the University of Pennsylvania and Yale, the La Mesa, California native elected to attend and play quarterback at the […]
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Participants of the Dual Degree Program share thoughts about their time abroad Mayella Vasquez / Asst. Feature Editor / The USD Vista While most students study abroad for a couple weeks during intersession or for a semester, two sophomore Toreros have made the decision to spend two years of their […]
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USD participates in the largest student-led movement for global health Emma Goodman-Fish/Assistant Feature Editor/The USD Vista Don’t use the term “Third World Country” around Stephanie Roessler, a USD student who is dedicated to breaking down the barriers between her classmates and developing countries. Roessler became interested in helping people of […]
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Students and faculty discuss the pros and cons of studying abroad Tori Thomas / Assistant Opinion Editor/ The USD Vista When at the University of San Diego, it is likely someone will mention the study abroad program, whether it be an advisor, a tour guide, or a friend who read […]
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USD staff and students offer advice on the study abroad experience Jennifer Mossuto | Feature Editor | The USD Vista Although San Diego is a travel destination in itself, that does not stop college students from jumping on the opportunity to study abroad. According to the Institute of International Education, in 2017 […]
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