JAIMIE MARIE LUNGER
Accounting Major
Dublin, Ireland
Were you nervous about going, and if so, how did you get over your fear?
I was pretty nervous about going, but it was mostly getting all my finances together and getting everything to line up perfectly. The scholarship that was offered by Behrend helped tremendously! Definitely take the time to fill out scholarship applications. As for the actual traveling part, it was fun and everyone was in the same situation, so we all kind of felt a few pre-game jitters.
If you could give only one reason, why would you suggest other students study abroad?
Studying abroad was awesome. I went with only students from the University Park campus and I’ve made some lasting friends who I have visited frequently.
How have you used the skills you learned abroad now that you are back; either in job searching, or in other activities?
The skills I’ve learned have helped me communicate better and also realize that there are some creative, amazing minds out in the world!
Attending an art class while traveling to Ireland definitely taught me a lot about myself. I didn’t even think I really appreciated it as much as I thought but it was truly amazing how much emotion and pride that artists in Ireland take, even if the entire world doesn’t know them.