Home to the United Nations, the Red Cross and hundreds of multinational corporations, Geneva is a vibrant cosmopolitan city that hosts one of Duke’s most popular summer study abroad programs. Co-taught by Duke faculty members Alexander Rosenberg and Martha Reeves, the two courses focus on the issue of globalization. The Chronicle’s Annie Wang asked fellow program members to share the highlights of their experience in Geneva.
The highlight of the program for me was getting lost in Geneva, arguably one of the most beautiful cities in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I would stand there, completely severed from everything else in the world, and think to myself how only a year ago I hadn't been outside India.
-Arun Karottu, Trinity ’15
I'm a computer science major, but I saw this summer as an opportunity to branch out and try things I didn't have time for during the school year. Duke in Geneva gave me a great preview into the world of international business in an international setting. I had a wonderful time.
-Jenni Mercado, Trinity ’14
I think the highlight of this program was the trip to Berlin. I loved being in a city so rich in history and being able to tour around with our professors who are way more knowledgeable about it than any tour guide we could have hired would have been. I enjoyed the sleeper car experience there, and walking around the city, and soaking in new experiences. Also really loved the Alps trip in Chamonix since I would never have gone hiking on my own, but challenging myself in that way ended up being a super rewarding, beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime experience
-Emily Schon, Trinity ’14
This experience has been amazing! The students have probably been my favorite part. I've also taken a sharp interest in economics as a tool for development. This will certainly be a summer I'll never forget.
-Ronnie Wimberley, Trinity ’15
The class trip to Berlin was definitely a highlight. I've never been somewhere with a history so rich and simultaneously horrifying. The city was alive with culture, the people were uber-friendly, and the food was fantastic (and affordable!). Also, the sleeper train there was fun and exciting!
-Kyle Shohfi, Trinity ’14
My friends and I were able to plan different trips each weekend that highlighted the true diversity of European cultures. From Barcelona to Copenhagen, we really got to experience a lot of what Europe has to offer. We found that learning and traveling through all of the different countries taught us almost as much as the classes.
-David Robertson, Trinity ’15
I thoroughly enjoyed Duke in Geneva this year. Although the work was difficult, it was a blast meeting so many new people and going to so many awesome places. Between "establishing dominance" and the "Sangria de Familia," I wouldn't trade this experience for anything.
-Ashley Boaz, Trinity ’13
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