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Globe Scholars

Nearly half a million students study abroad annually - immersing themselves in diverse cultures and gaining invaluable experiences. GLOBE SCHOLARS™ illuminates the profound impact of learning beyond the classroom. This season follow students as they navigate life in Cuba, South Korea and Spain's Basque region.

Spain: Basque Country, Pt 3

26m 59s

In this third and final episode about the Basque Region of Spain - 5 gap year students from across the USA and UK learn about and experience the sustainability and environmental initiatives in place throughout Vitoria Spain - the first Spanish municipality to be named a European Green Capital.

Episodes

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    Spain: Basque Country, Pt 3

    S1 E107 - 26m 59s

    In this third and final episode about the Basque Region of Spain - 5 gap year students from across the USA and UK learn about and experience the sustainability and environmental initiatives in place throughout Vitoria Spain - the first Spanish municipality to be named a European Green Capital.

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    Spain: Basque Country, Pt 2

    S1 E106 - 27m

    In the second episode - we continue following the 5 students from across the USA and UK as they enjoy the gastronomic offerings of the Basque Region of Spain. Stops include pinxtos in San Sebastian and wine in Rioja.

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    Spain: Basque Country, Pt 1

    S1 E105 - 27m 1s

    In the first episode of the 3 episode Spain arc, we meet 5 students from across the USA and UK who are on a gap year trip throughout Spain. We follow them as they arrive in Vitoria - the capital of the Basque region and document their exploration of the medieval city and learn how the city and its people came to be.

  • South Korea, Pt 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    South Korea, Pt 3

    S1 E104 - 26m 58s

    In this final episode of the 3 episode Korea arc -viewers finally get to watch the short docs the students produced during their study abroad trip that compares something in Korea to something in the USA.

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    South Korea, Part 2

    S1 E103 - 27m

    Viewers are re-introduced to students from Brooklyn College during their study abroad trip to South Korea. They are documented during their travels thru Seoul & Busan as they work to finish up their mini documentary assignments. The episode features the students visiting MBC television studios; visit a Korean temple stay and learn about Buddhism and so much more.

  • South Korea, Part 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    South Korea, Part 1

    S1 E102 - 26m 59s

    Cameras follow as 4 groups of students start their assignments - producing a short documentary comparing something in the United States to something in Korea. The episode follows them to Seoul where they meet Korean college students who will not only help them with their assignments but take part in their adventure of a lifetime!

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    Cuba

    S1 E101 - 26m 58s

    The pilot episode of Globe Scholars follows students from St. Peter’s University in Jersey City New Jersey during their study abroad trip to Cuba. The students are documented and interviewed while they visit Havana, Viñales and Varadero Cuba. While there they also get to experience tobacco fields up close and personal, attend a baseball game, dance the night away at the Tropicana and more.

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