I arrived in Japan on September 3rd, a day before the study abroad program officially started. It was the first time I ever traveled to a country by myself and…
The Sakura Road to Japan: Building Relationships One Interaction at a Time – w/ Contessa Sgambelluri Castro
Wow! What a wild ride. Japan has my heart now. Allow me to share with you, some (out of many) take aways I have from my experiences in Japan so…
Reconnecting with my Roots in Cambodia as a Cambodian American – w/ Amanda Sim
Despite growing up as a Cambodian American, I had never visited Cambodia, until I studied abroad through the Corporate Social Responsibility Study Abroad program in Thailand and Cambodia. The main…
Finding My Path Through Study Abroad w/Asia Lauren Torralba
Finding My Path Through Study Abroad: I had never considered studying abroad before. It was something that always felt out of reach. I knew people who had done it, but I didn’t think…
A tale of two cities: navigating study abroad in Sydney and Singapore – w/ Ana Louie
To future study abroad students, I recommend taking chances and connecting with locals.
Finding my passion in Seoul: a self growth journey – w/ Angie Turcios
Pre-departure Reflections💭🙇♀️ As I reflect on my study abroad journey, one thing stands out in my mind above all else: the generosity of the city I was about to call…
From Seattle to Seoul: A first-generation Cambodian American’s journey to Independence and Adulthood Abroad in South Korea -w/ Ryan Him
If you had asked me two years ago about studying abroad, I’d probably tell you it was a dream—one I didn’t think was possible. Growing up in a Southeast Asian,…
From Dream to Reality: My Unforgettable Summer Internship in University of Tokyo – w/ Jing Yi Zhong
My summer adventure in Tokyo, Japan, was an experience I’ll never forget. It all started with researching study abroad programs and finding one that fit my academic goals and budget. …
Navigating Southeast Asia as a first-generation student – w/ Jennie Ha
Before studying abroad in Thailand and Cambodia, I had traveled back to Vietnam, something I hadn’t done in five years. A lot had changed, and seeing my family after so…
Biracial Self Identity In The Motherland: Outlook of Studying CSR in Thailand and Cambodia – w/ Leatha Dunkin
Growing up cross-culturally in Thailand and America has been the life of a biracial young adult, me, Leatha! Traveling back and forth between the two countries, growing and adapting to…