This past September, I participated in the three-week long study abroad program in Rwanda to study nation-building post-genocide. As I reflect on my time there, one of my most significant takeaways is…
Beyond the Classroom in Japan: Film, History, and Unexpected Lessons w/ Nhaya Henley
Before my study abroad experience in Japan, I pictured most of my learning taking place in classrooms, for example, watching films, participating in discussions, and taking notes. What I didn’t…
Utrecht – a Hidden Gem in the Netherlands w/ Jeane Marbaniang
I can still remember how much I regretted coming to study abroad the first few days I was there, and now, as I am leaving Utrecht, I cannot imagine feeling…
Bread as a Coping Mechanism: Overcoming Struggles in One of the Hardest Universities in Korea w/ Emily Kim
My main aspirations for committing to a study abroad program were to explore Korea and experience how computer science classes differ in another country. I chose KAIST because it is…
Recognizing the Little Moments in a City of Motion: My Study Abroad Experience in Tokyo, Japan w/ Ayrianna Hall
Studying abroad isn’t something you can prepare for completely. You can buy the right adapter, download the right train apps, and memorize a few polite phrases, but nothing really prepares you for the moment…
Opening New Doors: My Study Abroad Journey in Japan w/ Maja Makowska
What started out as an idea for fulfilling my A&H credits and a hope for adventure turned into a wonderful and unforgettable learning experience. Before I committed to participating in this program,…
Beyond the Single Story: Connecting With People, Not Perceptions w/ Catherine Cruz
I didn’t join college with the intention of studying abroad, let alone happening a second time. Ifyou’ve read my last blog, you know a bit of my story and my…
Choosing Rwanda: The Journey Before the Journey w/ Layan Arrabi
Landing in Rwanda felt unreal in a lot of ways. I could not believe that I was actually there and that I made it. The hardest part of study abroad…
One Iced Americano, Please: A Recollection of Globalism, Space, and Belonging in Korean Café Culture w/Rebekah Song
“One iced americano, please” (아이스 아메리카노 하나 주세요) was the first sentence I learnedin Korea. My cohort had the privilege of studying Korean Linguistics at Pusan University’sLanguage Education Institute, and…
A Quick Guide to Things Not Discussed w/ Rayyan Salam
On August 23rd, my life was set in constant motion. After a summer that took everything out of me, I couldn’t wait to escape to the hills of Rwanda, to immerse myself…