What's the Story? Podcast
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What's the Story?: a podcast filled with anecdotes from study abroad and study away alumni.

Hear from a variety of study abroad and study away alumni in a lighting round of anecdotes from studying abroad! Hosted by Klein GO Alum, Jason Coughlin ('23). Each week we will see a new face join Jason to share their stories!

 
Jason Dublin





Introduction

Our host, Jason Coughlin introduces the podcast! Jason studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland at Dublin City University!

Airdate: February 17, 2023



 




Episode 1: Ally Buyak

Today we welcome to the podcast Ally Buyak! 
Ally went on the semester at Dublin City University in Dublin, Ireland program with host Jason.
They share their thoughts on why they chose the program and what makes studying abroad so beneficial. 
We then get an inside peek at their time in Dublin from first dates to gaining a sense of independence as well as more!

Airdate: February 24, 2023



 
Ally Belfast
Courtney LA




Episode 2: Courtney Trumbore

Today we welcome to the podcast, Courtney Trumbore.
Courtney went on the Children’s Media Industry in Los Angeles program.
She shares her thoughts on why she chose the program and what she got
out of it. We then get a look at their times in Los Angeles and Dublin, from networking opportunities to a windy day at Santa Monica pier!  

Airdate: March 3, 2023




 





Episode 3: Paige Hakowski

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Today we welcome to the podcast,
another DCU alum, Paige Hakowski. Paige and Jason
both studied in Dublin together and recount some of their 
experiences. We will getto hear their thoughts on how the Irish
education system compares to the US as well as some good old hostel stories!
 
Airdate: March 17, 2023
 
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cara rainforest




Episode 4: Cara Fisher

Today we welcome to the podcast, Cara Fisher. Cara went on
The Art of Visual Storytelling program in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
She shares her thoughts on why she chose the program and what
she got out of it. We then get an inside look at their times in San Juan
and Dublin, from a sheep farm in the Wicklow Mountains to hiking in El Yunque Rainforest! 

Airdate: March 24, 2023



 





Episode 5: Lauren Morris

Today we welcome to the podcast, Lauren Morris. Lauren went on the
Rocking the World: Disrupting Stereotypical Notions of Race, Class, and
Religion program in Washington D.C. She shares her thoughts on why she
chose the program and what she got out of it. We then get an inside look at
their times in D.C. and Europe, from dehydrated ice cream to kissing the blarney stone. As a bonus, Lauren also shares her experience on one of our Klein On the GO excursions in Philadelphia!

Airdate: March 31, 2023





 
Lauren DC
Chris NM






Episode 6: Chris Berger

Today we welcome to the podcast, Chris Berger. Chris went on our newest
GO program, Communication and Cultures of the American Southwest in
New Mexico. He shares his thoughts on why he chose the program and what he got out of it. We then get an inside look at their times in New Mexico and Europe, from hiking the Box Canyon Trail to sweating through shoes in Paris! 

Airdate: April 7, 2023






 



Episode 7: Annie Elliott

Join us for the farewell episode of What’s the Story?!
Today we welcome our final guest to the podcast, Annie Elliott.
Annie went on the DCU program with Jason! She shares her thoughts
on why she chose the program and what she got out of it. We then get an inside look at their times in Dublin from their shopping sprees to hostel reservations gone wrong! You won’t want to miss this special final episode! 

Airdate: April 14, 2023


 
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