Eastern Student Walter Leo of Manchester Completes Study Abroad

2015 Feb 11

The Study Abroad Office at Eastern Connecticut State University helps many students study abroad each year. Study abroad allows students to experience the world and the global community. They can gain cultural insight while living and studying along with students of a host country for a full semester or academic year, while earning Eastern Connecticut State University credits.

During the fall 2014 semester, Walter Leo '15 of Manchester, CT, studied abroad in New Zealand at the University of Auckland. Leo's major is Biology.

Leo said, "It was a life-altering experience. Before I went I was introverted but my trip to new Zealand involved me travelling alone and meeting new people so it really opened me up to new experiences. It really changed the way I see the world and the way I see myself."

Studying abroad allows students to become more independent and confident. It helps them improve their communication skills, learn new languages, and experience cultural differences first-hand. Students can build a strong resume as well as earn credits, all while traveling the world. Many students take the opportunity to study abroad during their time at Eastern.