Study Abroad Ideas

Loretta Biss '10: Quito, Ecuador 
I studied abroad last semester in Quito, Ecuador with a Duke University program called Duke in the Andes.  It was an absolutely wonderful experience, and I think it is perfect for an anthropology student.  I attended 4 classes at an Ecuadorian university, lived with a host family, and volunteered at an elementary school for indigenous children.  In addition to our time in Quito, the program featured four trips to different areas around Ecuador: an indigenous community in the mountains, the Amazon forest, the coastal region, and the Galapagos Islands.  All of these trips were amazing, and I learned so much about the diverse peoples of Ecuador: the indigenous groups of the mountains, rain forest, and coast, as well as the Afro-Ecuadorian community.
Audrey Jacobs '10 --International Honors Program
I'm currently studying abroad with the International Honors Program. They do multi-country semester and year abroad programs based around a certain area of study. For example, my program is Health and Community.

Caity Murphy '10 - Rabat, Morocco
My program is CIEE: Language and Culture in Rabat, Morocco. Morocco is an
ideal place for anthro majors to study abroad, with four major languages
(French, Arabic, English, and Berber) and cultural influences from the Middle
East, Africa, and Europe. You have the choice of living with a family or the
dormitories of Mohammed V Universtiy; I strongly recommend living with a host
family for the cultural and linguistic immersion.

Alexandra Desaulniers '11  -- Colby JanPlan in Greece (AY 176J)
During my freshman JanPlan I was able to take part in the course Ancient Sites and Visitors which traveled to Greece. Spending time in Athens, cities out on the Peloponese, and in Delphi was a spectacular hands-on learning experience. My interest in anthropological studies grew immensely over the course of the month and directly led to my declaring a major in the field. Now as a major I am continually finding new things that I want to study and new areas that I hope to research. And I can't wait to see where my studies in anthropology will take me next!

Hanna Noel '10 -- Dakar, Senegal
Last semester I studied in Senegal with the CIEE in Dakar program. It allows you to choose from a wide range of courses including Wolof, Senegalese culture, religion, literature, etc. while living with a host family, immersing yourself in the local culture and falling in love with the country of "Teranga" (hospitality).