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…
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…
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…
Rwanda-More than Nation building w/Kalkidan Kabeto
When thinking about study abroad, Rwanda was never my initial thought but i’m beyond glad that it was my global experience. Arriving in Rwanda felt surreal, such a strong feeling…
Exploring Learning and Life in León, Spain w/Aelaph Elias
When I first heard about the study abroad program in León, Spain, I was immediately drawn to the topics and the location. The program combined two things I care about…
Windmills and Walking Shoes w/ Gabriel Landry
Stepping off the train at Amsterdam Centraal, the first thing I noticed wasn’t the postcard-perfect windmills everyone talks about—it was the throbbing ache in my feet! You’d think a trip…