2022 Fall, Academic Year

Jake Porter: Post 3

Jake PorterProvider: LSELondon, England2022/23 Year Abroad People dress differently in London. Almost everyone wears business casual or formal attire. London is a fashionable city; however, the cold and windy weather certainly encourages long pants and large coats. I haven’t changed the way I dress other than wearing pants and a jacket more often. People dress the way I expected them to. Attire is like New York City with very few colors being worn. People in London work diligently while remembering to enjoy life throughout the week. I have significantly more time freedom in London than at Hampden-Sydney. Attendance is taken […]

2022 Fall, Academic Year

Jake Porter: Post 2

Jake PorterProvider: LSELondon, England2022/23 Year Abroad On my commute to class, I pass two parks, a bunch of hotels, and some of my favorite places to eat. I hear the cars, buses, and birds on my way to class. My walk to class is 20 minutes; and, there is a bus that I can take, but walking is my preferred option. Most students live farther than 20 minutes away by foot and those students often take the Underground. I find the Underground (also known as the tube or subway) to be useful when trying to get across the city quickly, […]

2022 Summer

Caleb Manu: Post 6

Caleb ManuProvider: Lomé, Togo2022 Summer During my two weeks in Lomé, I had the opportunity to work with an NGO called Halsa International. This is an NGO that takes care of kids on the street of Lomé. The NGO divides its works amongst three teams: First, the Education Team—sets up educational activities with the kids on the streetSecond, the Integration Team—helps integrate kids on the street into families and jobsThird, the Medical Team—helps sick and injured kids on the street. I worked on the Medical Team at Halsa International. I studied under Dr. Nare Aureole. We joined the Education Team […]

2022 Fall, Semester

Elian Toapanta Sanchez: Post 2

Elian Toapanta SanchezProvider: ISASeoul, South KoreaFall Semester 2022 It’s safe to say that South Korea lives by a mantra: “Work hard, party harder.” Education is paramount to success in the eyes of Koreans and thus, many students work themselves to exhaustion or worse. Life after university isn’t any easier as South Korea is well known for its brutal working hours. Thus, it’s hardly surprising that when they finally do get some well-deserved time off, they use that time to the fullest. The nightlife, especially in Seoul, is one of the most dynamic and intense in the entirety of Asia, and […]

2022 Fall, Academic Year

Jake Porter: Post 1

  Jake PorterProvider: LSELondon, England2022/23 Year Abroad Before applying to H-SC, I had the LSE on my mind as a potential opportunity. When I went to alumni events with my dad, Jason Porter ‘94, Hampden-Sydney Alumni would subtly mention The London School of Economics, which I believe is where the thought of applying was planted in my head. Halfway through my sophomore year, I chose to apply to the General Course program, a one-year study abroad course. With the help of Dr. Strayer, Dr. Thornton, and Dr. Widdows, I was accepted into the program. The LSE was the best option […]

Notes from the Director

August 2022

Dr. Daniella WiddowsDirector of Global Education and Study AbroadAugust 22, 2022 Welcome, everyone, to the 2022-23 year — and a special welcome back to our 2021-22 abroaders!  Last year we had dozens of students study abroad, 6 during the academic year and the rest on summer programs.  Our top-attended location was the United Kingdom, with Germany and Spain following.  In addition, students studied in Argentina, France, Greece, and Latvia.  Be sure to read the blog posts linked above to get a sense of their adventures. We have a busy events schedule this fall.  Mark your calendars now for the following: