Raquel Fereshetian is a junior communication studies major with a minor in business. She is currently spending a semester abroad in Florence Italy at the international institute Lorenzo de’Medici. After graduation Raquel hopes to enter into a marketing or design job in the fashion industry. Why were you interested in studying abroad? I decided to […]
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Passions & Pathways: Career Spotlight on Abby Genzink
A liberal arts education at Grove City College allows you to explore your interests with both breadth and depth. In this series, you will meet GCC students who are discovering their passions, pursuing their interests, and customizing their education as they pursue their desired careers. Coming into college, Abby Genzink (’16) knew that she wanted […]
Grovers Abroad: Q&A with Allison Hafner
Allison Hafner (‘17), a psychology major at Grove City College, is currently spending a semester abroad at University College Cork in Ireland. Through the GCC Office of International Education and the University Studies Abroad Consortium, Allison is broadening her education across the pond. 1. Why did you decide to study abroad in Ireland? Ireland was […]
Guten tag, Germany!
Ever since visiting Germany in middle school, Steve Thomas (’16) knew he wanted to return someday. The country and its culture had captured his heart, so, starting in seventh grade, he began to learn the language. Although he did not initially think about studying abroad, the accounting and finance major began to contemplate the idea once he got […]
2 Cups Creativity, 1 Cup Opportunity, and a Hearty Pinch of Determination
Good chefs follow recipes. Great chefs create their own. When it comes to finding your calling, there’s not always a recipe for success. As 2002 alumna Anna Watson Carl can attest, sometimes you have to start from scratch. Though she now enjoys a successful career in food and journalism, it’s been quite a journey for […]
From Afghanistan to the Grove: How a Little Piece of Shrapnel Changed Everything
Every year, Grove City students travel abroad to study in Europe, Asia or South America, but who are the people who make Grove City their destination? In this series, we’ll introduce you to GCC’s international students and their amazing stories. If you didn’t know Najib Afghan well, you’d think him just like any other […]