Servus! That’s how we say “greetings!” here in Austria. My name is Parker Wilson, and I am studying abroad in the beautiful city of Vienna, Austria. I go to school in rural Ohio, where I am studying Economics and German. Ever since my first trip to Europe (specifically Germany and Italy) at age 12, it has been a dream of mine to come back and experience the area again.
Vienna is a diverse city, and is home to people from all over the world. It offers many different opportunities – from the many museums to the array of outdoor markets – to every person who comes. Some of my hobbies include rock climbing and cooking, but while I am here I hope to join a Jiu-jitsu club and maybe venture into the dancing scene! I will also be partaking in an internship to get a better sense of what it could be like to live and work in Austria. I hope that I can become more fluent in German and make many new friends during my stay.
As I have become more familiar with life in Vienna, I have come to realize how lucky it is that I can enjoy so many different cultures and opportunities in one place. I am so excited to be sharing my journey with you!
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!
