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…
From Greenwich halls to the streets of London: Learning how to tell time by the big ben and navigating my first time traveling to a new country – w/ Miriam Alshammary
When I first considered studying abroad in London, I didn’t really think about any challenges that I may face or how I had to plan for this trip. I had…
Exploring Britain’s Dark Empire: Academic Journey about Race and Health – w/ Nima Warsame
My decision to enroll in the Public Health London program stemmed from my desire to address health disparities. Growing up in a Kenyan refugee camp, I was intimately familiar with…
Navigating the Dark Empire: Public Health Lessons from London – w/ Elizabeth Alebachew
When I first embarked on my month-long study abroad journey to London, I had no idea just how deep and complex the city’s history was—particularly in the realms of empire,…
Najma’s crazy Month in Spain: Living, Learning, and Thriving as a Foreigner – w/ Najma Abdille
When I first boarded the plane to Spain, I was filled with a mix of excitement and lots of nerves. My knowledge of Spanish was shaky at best, and soccer…
How a dream became a reality: A letter to first-gen students looking to study abroad. Spain – w/ Catherine Cruz
Students might ask, why bother studying abroad when they could easily purchase a ticket and fly out for a week’s vacation? I want to share my story and experience to…
La Dolce Vita: The sweet life of Italy – w/ Lizette Torralba Rodriguez
Study abroad is defined as an experience to learn more about what you are studying, in an unfamiliar location. Below I will share with all of you my journey in…
From Desks to Destinations: My Study Abroad Journey – w/ Grace Leppert
The Summer of 2023 I was entering into my last year of college. I was scared, I was excited and I was choosing what classes I needed for the upcoming…
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…
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…