As a first-gen, non-traditional college student, I had never thought that I would have the opportunity to study abroad. I was lucky to have the Global Scholars program and the Office of…
As Cool as a Capybara: Connecting with nature in the Pantanal Region w/Alexander Kennedy
Nature here in Campo Grande MS Brazil is around every corner of the city. In the Parque das Nações Indígenas you can see some of the world’s most ‘chillest’ animal:…
3 1/2 Weeks in Costa Rica, and 3 1/2 Things That I Learned – w/ Isa Thomas
Every day in Costa Rica felt surreal. Yet it didn’t hit me till I’d left. I had just decided winter Quarter, that I wanted to be a Conservation & RestorationScience…
Discovering Argentina: A Journey of Learning and Growth – w/ Helen Fessahaie
Discovering Argentina: A Journey of Learning and Growth Studying abroad is an opportunity that promises not only academic enrichment but also personal and cultural growth. My three-month experience in Argentina…
A Journey of Compassion: Delivering Health Services in Rural Guatemala – w/ Leylani Blanco
In this blog post, I’ll take you through my immersive experience of my study abroad program delivering health services in Guatemala. From the rhythm of our daily routine to the…
Journey with the Quetzal: My Experience with Health Services Delivery in Mayan Villages – w/ Jocelyn Reyes
Ever since I could remember I have always wanted to study abroad. Now as anundergraduate majoring in Health Studies, when I first heard about the faculty-led program toGuatemala, I did…
Learning to Defeat Changes in Argentina w/ Viola Sloniker-Tabares
CIEE Open Campus Buenos Aires, Argentina My study abroad experience has been far from ordinary. So much changed and occurred before I even left the country. All the plans and…
From the Andes to the Amazon: a Perspective of a Foreign World, Post 3 w/ Harris Nakajima
The Andes to Amazon: Biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability in Peru Day 13 It’s almost been 2 weeks since we started this program, and I honestly doubt I can find an…
From the Andes to the Amazon: a Perspective of a Foreign World, Post 2 w/ Harris Nakajima
The Andes to Amazon: Biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability in Peru Day 0 So uh… Is this what it’s like to have a hangover? Good god, my head and stomach are…
From the Andes to the Amazon: a Perspective of a Foreign World, Post 1 w/ Harris Nakajima
The Andes to Amazon: Biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability in Peru This early fall, I had an experience that not many have the opportunity to have. An opportunity not just to…