Roanoke College students have officially flooded the hallowed halls of campus as
\nwe jump into the start of the semester. Some old faces, some new ones, and many looking ahead to the future of their education here at the college. To get a sense of students\u2019 aspirations, a recent poll asked them to share their dream study abroad destinations from a compact list that included London, Korea, Barcelona, and Hawaii. The data was gathered from two groups: one via anonymous voting on YikYak, and another through a more personalized poll, where students could be directly contacted for additional commentary.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s no surprise, given our largely English-language-based school, that London took
\nfirst place with a combined total of 131 votes, with 114 from YikYak and 17 from the more
\npersonalized poll. With its beautiful city skyline, top-rated academics, and excellent public
\ntransportation options, it\u2019s no wonder London would take the cake in this competition.
\nIn a close second was Hawaii, with a total of 116 votes, including 111 from YikYak
\nand 5 from the personal poll. One freshman who insisted on remaining anonymous, said,
\n\u201cHawaii would be so much easier to travel to because it\u2019s still a US state. It\u2019s hard to get a
\npassport for things outside of the country. Also, the environment of Hawaii is so unique
\nthat it would be such a perfect fit for biology majors like me.\u201d
\nNot far off the pace was the third choice, Barcelona, which racked up a total of 99 votes,
\nincluding 90 from YikYak and 9 from the personal poll. Known for its vibrant cultural
\natmosphere and thriving creative scene, the city offers an inspiring environment filled with art, festivals, and traditions that encourage exploration and personal growth, making its study abroad program especially enticing to students.<\/p>\n
Bringing up the rear was the final choice Korea, which gained a total of 74 votes, including
\n68 from YikYak and 6 from the personal poll. A group of Roanoke College students is
\ncurrently studying at this breathtaking destination, and they are loving the experience so
\nfar. Korea offers a unique experience through its traditional practices blended with its
\ncutting-edge technology of the 21st century.
\nWhat\u2019s your dream study abroad destination?<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Adriana Rose<\/p>\n
Staff Reporter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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