Traveler Bio

Hej! Hey! My name is Erin Tutaj, and I am from a small town in Illinois. Growing up, I loved to spend time out on the lake with my family and dreamed of traveling the world. I now attend the University of Notre Dame, where I study Political Science and Global Affairs with a concentration in International Peace Studies. While abroad, I will study in Copenhagen, Denmark. I always dreamed of living in Scandinavia and loved to embrace the hygge culture here. Hygge is an environment of comfort and coziness improving one's overall well-being. In Copenhagen, I will learn about sustainable food in how we can create more environmentally friendly agriculture and consumption practices to support our Earth. I enjoy learning about the world and its current events. Besides school, I also love to read, cook fun meals, and spend time with my family and friends. I am always looking for new adventures and people to meet too! I look forward to meeting you on my journey in Copenhagen, Denmark!

Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by clicking here!