Antonucci: Trips abroad provide opportunities for self-reflection, personal growth
If your character doesn't change when you’re abroad, then you're not really abroad at all. After a few weeks in Italy, I've come to see… Read more »
Abroad
Antonucci: Political discussion leads to disagreements, awareness, involvement among Italian citizens
As someone interested in politics, my first glimpse into an Italian-style political discussion was thrilling. Admittedly, I wasn't prepared to see it up close. It was a… Read more »
Antonucci: Italians prefer to speak English to tourists instead of their native tongue
On the first day of classes in Florence, everyone was talking about their attempts to speak Italian with the locals — easier in theory than… Read more »
Antonucci: Cramped spaces serve to bring strangers closer together, connect on emotional level
The very first thing I noticed when I arrived in Florence last Tuesday was a simple observation, yet it's already defining my entire first week’s… Read more »
Antonucci: Anticipation of leaving the country leads to questions about American superiority complex
As you’re reading this, I will have already left America and will hopefully be arriving in Italy. But as I wrote this, I was doing… Read more »
Antonucci: Student anxiously awaits studying abroad in Florence
While all my Syracuse friends are returning to campus, I'm one of many playing the waiting game to study abroad in Florence, Italy. And while… Read more »
Sydor: Time spent in Jordan shines light on cultural discrepancies in gender roles
I am frequently asked what the biggest difference is between Jordan and the United States. There are many things, both good and bad, but the… Read more »
Sydor: Weekend trip spent exploring ancient city Petra by camel, camping outdoors
As I walked down a winding canyon trail, I was blown away when I saw the stone carvings peeking around the next corner. The iconic… Read more »
Professors with experience in Syrian conflict provide insight on topic, inspire appreciation for America
After almost two years of conflict, the fighting in Syria has started to lose its place in the headlines of many major news networks in… Read more »
Conversation with local Israelite sheds positive light on political strife
The Israel-Palestine conflict is one of the toughest problems plaguing the Middle East and the international community today, and it is one filled with numerous… Read more »
Sydor: Lebanon still troubled by violence after years of war and conflict
Lebanon is a country defined by its past. As I toured the country last week, the echoes of that past were ever-present in daily life.… Read more »
Sydor: Lebanon offers delicious food, rich culture, welcoming people
My first love in the Middle East has always been Lebanon. It is the reason why I became interested in the region. The interesting combination… Read more »
Local Jordanian adolescents display maturity, adolescence due to experiences
Editor’s note: The Daily Orange’s previous abroad columnist, Lara Sorokanich, has returned to campus and will no longer be writing a weekly column. Stephen Sydor,… Read more »
Sorokanich: Fashionistas in Jordanian culture dress in modern clothes, bodies still covered
One of the things people asked me most frequently when I decided to come to Jordan was what I would have to wear and how… Read more »
Sorokanich: Valentines found abroad, despite holiday not existing in Jordan
I’ve been in Irbid, Jordan for three weeks now, but I haven’t lost all of my Americanisms yet. It’s Feb. 12, and you know what… Read more »
Sorokanich: Despite tough beginnings, columnist finds sense of home in Irbid
It’s amazing how just a little time can change your perspective. When I sat down to write my column last week, anger and frustration gnawed… Read more »
Sorokanich: Anticipation of abroad trip leads to revelations about stereotypes
When I tell people I’m studying abroad in Jordan, I tend to get the same hesitant response: “Is that safe? How do your parents feel… Read more »
Sorokanich: Studying abroad in Jordan will give knowledge of country beyond conflict
A Middle Eastern adventure complete with warm, arid winds and a trusty camel. Sun and sand, scorching daytime temperatures and cool, dark nights gazing up… Read more »
