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The Students

Miranda 

Carney

 

Journalism and telecommunication majors 

Digital media minor  

Sophomore

 

I have been traveling in North America since I was a child, going everywhere from Canada to Mexico to the Bahamas.

 

In 2011, I traveled to Peru for a mission trip. There, I climbed Machu Pichu and got my first experience with other continents and cultures.

 

In May 2013, I traveled to Rome and Florence for a field study. Through all of my experiences, I have grown more and more interested in travel.

 

I am excited to add to my list of destinations by traveling and writing while in Budapest this March. 

Yorgo

Douramacos

 

Creative writing major

Senior

 

I'm a 32-year-old returning student from Alexandria, Indiana. 

 

I am a broadly curious writer type who is excited for his first opportunity to encounter the larger world through international travel.



Victoria 

Fairfield

 

Magazine journalism major


I am a senior magazine Journalism major graduating in December 2014. 

 

When I graduate I’m hoping to do freelance writing for AFAR magazine. 

I joined this class because I love to travel. I have taken a few trips on my own, including a month in Italy; two weeks in England, Ireland and Scotland; and a month in France, England, Ireland and Scotland. 



Amon 

Rizvi

 

Journalism and telecommunications major

Political science minor 

Sophomore

 

I have been to Karachi, Pakistan, in 2008 for a family visit. I have also been to Orlando, Florida, in June 2013. I went to Disney Wold and Universal Studios.

 

I went to Dallas, Texas, in July of 2013 and Ontario, Canada, in summer 2008.

 

I hope to travel around the world to report on international news. I hope to travel again to Pakistan and the Middle East and ultimately report on the Middle East. 

 



Lisa

Ryan 

 

Journalism and telecommunications majors

Political science major

Senior

 

I hope to be a political reporter, maybe even internationally.

 

I found my love of travel after high school when I started taking small trips with friends to places like Shipshewana, Indiana, and Chicago. I extended my adventures with road trips to places like Washington, D.C.; New York City; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; St. Louis; and Minneapolis.

 

My first trip out of the country was this past December to Canada, and Hungary will be my first trip overseas. 



Jamie  

Fischer

 

Public relations major

Junior 

 

I've always wanted to travel the world. Even when I just went to Florida as a little girl, I would never want to leave because I was so amazed that other places (besides Indianapolis) existed.

 

There's something special about being immersed in things you wouldn't normally be exposed to.

 

As Susan Sontag said, "I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list."

 

Jack

Smith 


Telecommunications major
Computer science minor

                    Junior


I love to travel, regardless of how far or near.

 

In the past, I have traveled internationally to Playa del Carmen, Mexico; the Cayman Islands; and the Bahamas.



Abbey

Venable  

 

​Public relation major

Junior

 

I enjoy writing, painting and traveling in my free time.

 

I some day hope to travel the world and write about all my experiences.



Gina

Portolese 

 

​Photojournalism Major

Campaign communication and digital publishing minors 

Junior 

 

Traveling is a large part of my life because it is what I hope to do for my future.

 

I have been to California, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Kentucky.

 

I took a roadtrip over spring break to the Grand Canyon and went through a number of states. 

 

A group of 9 students from Ball State University traveled to Budapest, Hungary, during spring break this year. 

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