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Author: Gabe Fisher

Image split diagonally shows a student studying in both CMC and abroad in Amsterdam

Arts & Culture Columns Study Abroad

March 6, 2020 12:01 amMarch 6, 2020 12:59 am

Fisher out of water: Why easier classes are not always better

By Gabe Fisher 1768 Views Amsterdam, Assignment, Busy Work, Claremont McKenna College, Curriculum, Education, Exam, Government, Jennifer Taw, John Pitney, Lecture, New Media Challenges, Office Hours, Politics of Journalism, Professor, Project, Public School, Study Abroad, Vrije Universiteit

Gabe Fisher CMC ’21 discusses the pitfalls of studying abroad at a university where lectures are large and office hours are not commonplace.

Amsterdam landscape featuring 2 ferryboats on a river canal, with tall window-adorned buildings in background.

Arts & Culture Columns Study Abroad

February 13, 2020 11:16 pm

Fisher out of water: Learning to embrace the not-so-glamorous parts of studying abroad

By Gabe Fisher 2146 Views African Americans, American, Amsterdam, Culture, Dutch, Europe, Foreigner, Isolation, Language Barrier, Marijuana, Outlet, Red Light District, Study Abroad, Voltage Converter

Gabe Fisher CM ’21 recounts his experiences of culture shock while abroad in Amsterdam, leading to mishaps and miscommunications.

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