Veronika with a K

Janae Darby is a junior at Washington and Lee University who traveled to 42 countries and all 50 states. She's majoring in Economics with minors in Middle East and South Asia Studies and Poverty and Human Capabilities Studies. In this episode, join Janae and Veronika to discuss the impact travel has on personal, professional, and academic development. Janae also shares many fascinating stories and tips from her travels as well as her process of getting the Critical Language Scholarship for Arabic and her experience of living in Germany and Japan and studying in Morocco.New episodes every Wednesday!

Welcome to season 2 of "Veronika with a K", a show about international students and their stories – now with features from international education professionals. Jillian Murphy, the Assistant Director of International Education and Study Abroad Coordinator at Washington and Lee University, kicks off this season. Join her and Veronika in discussion of career in international education, studying in Mexico, short-term study abroad, international internship programs, and getting yourself mentally ready for a global experience! Jillian also shares the behind the scenes work on W&L's signature Spring Term abroad and how to be a successful applicant.

To wrap up the first season of Veronika with a K, I changed up the format and shared 10 things I wish I knew before studying abroad. Join me on this wild ride of reflecting on studying in the US and Scotland as an international student. Along with personal stories, I share 10 valuable lessons that all international students should hear!

Harnoor Singh is a second-year Psychology student at the University of St Andrews from India. Hear Harnoor's fascinating story of attending the Vasant Valley School, a top-3 school in India, and coming to St Andrews. She shares what prepared her most for university, advice for prospective students, and a personal story of becoming an international student and adapting to life in Scotland with all the ups and downs!

Rina Anshina is a first-year student at the University of St Andrews who studies Art History. She graduated with an IB diploma from an international school in Japan, and she has lived in more than 3 countries. In this episode, Rina shares her international experiences, the ups and downs of being a citizen of the world, and what impact it had on her growing up. She also shares her adventures in the UK and talks about the structure of the IB program and her Art History degree at St Andrews.

Breaking stereotypes that studying abroad is only for second and third-year students with V.A. Gaines! A psychology student at Erskine College in the U.S., V.A. decided to spend his last semester here at the University of St Andrews, where he plans to get a Master's degree. Why did V.A. choose St Andrews over Oxford? How do psychology programs differ in the U.S. and Scotland? How to mentally prepare for studying abroad? Get all the answers, learn about the application process for the Master's program at St Andrews, and more in the new episode of 'Veronika with a K'!