Studying abroad amidst the LA fires and despite the Valencia flood

Studying abroad amidst the LA fires and despite the Valencia flood

UNCW student Nicole Grady with a kangaroo during her study abroad in Australia (Courtesy: Nicole Grady). “My history teacher would always say this,” says Tina Astorga, a UNCW sophomore, “if you want to learn something, you have to go and see it for yourself. The best way to actually learn is by experiencing it.” This inspired Astorga and Nicole Grady, another sophomore studying business, to pursue studying abroad. For credit and class requiremen…