Freshman Emily Newton Takes to Europe for Summer 2014
Freshman volleyball player Emily Newton jumped on the opportunity to study abroad after attending meetings and hearing about a specific program. A business major in the Tepper School of Business, Newton knew before attending Carnegie Mellon that she wanted to study abroad. It just so happens, it became a reality her first summer into college.
"I have always been interested in other cultures and environments and love to travel," Newton said. "This specific program allows me to learn about Europe while actually studying in Germany."
One of the intriguing factors of the program was the knowledge she would gain about political and economic integration in Europe, something she currently doesn't know much about. Newton believes that learning this while in Germany will provide her with an amazing experience that she will use when working, maybe internationally, later in life.
"I am currently working on a group project, where I am studying two countries and examining the different political, cultural, and economic environments that are important to be evaluated before investing capital into a country," Newton added. "This sort of project will allow me to be more prepared not only for future classes at CMU but also in my future business career."
Read below for more of Newton's take on her experience thus far.
Hi! It’s Emily writing all the way from a small town in Germany called Vallendar! I am halfway done with the European Bachelor Summer Institute Program at WHU, a Business University in Germany. So far this experience has been amazing!
I am here with approximately 30 other students from universities in Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, China, and the United States. This program provides us with the opportunity to learn about economic and political integration in Europe in the class room and at different companies near or in Frankfurt (such as the Deutsche Bundesbank!)
We have also had time to explore the cities of Germany on our own. This past weekend, eight other students and I took a day trip to Koln where we were able to visit the biggest Cathedral in Germany and eat delicious chocolate at a chocolate museum!
I am so glad I have had this opportunity to explore Europe as a student!
Emily has made it to Spain! Read on for her latest news sent in on Monday, June 16. Photo of Emily with friends in Spain at the Retiro
Hola otra vez! It's Emily again, but this time writing from
Madrid, Spain. I finished my final week in Germany. It was
incredible and went by way too fast! I met incredible and
entertaining new professors (from Germany, UK, and Slovakia) and
went on another company visit to Haribo, the gummy bear factory! SO
MUCH CANDY! During my time at WHU, I made lasting friendships, so
it was sad to say goodbye. But I started a new adventure! I have
just begun my new program at Estudio Sampere. I am enrolled in a
four-week program where I will take two different classes about the
Spanish language and culture. I am extra excited because I have
already learned a bit about both in my classes at CMU. Even though
it's only day two, I have already explored some of the city! I went
on a jog in Retiro park, a huge park in the city, and shopped in
the Puerta De Sol. Can't wait to explore more of Spain!
Hasta Luego!!
Emily