What started as a trip filled with anxiety became one of the most memorable chapters of my life. Heading into South Korea, I was thrilled, but also weighed down by worry over…
Smart Cities in South Korea: My Experience in Navigating Smart Infrastructure! w/ Manuel Garnica
In the 4 weeks I’ve been a part of this study abroad journey across South Korea, I’ve learned a lot about Smart Cities and their overall impact on the urban…
Lessons From Local People w/ Gary Norris
There’s a lot you can learn about history from a class, but there are certain things you can only learn by doing a study abroad. While on the Representing Empire…
From Big City to Small Farm Town: My Experience Studying in Italy Thus Far! w/ Bethy Sansoni
As a student who had been struggling with lack of motivation, the Seattle blues, and having trouble finding my purpose in my studies, I discovered study abroad as an option….
Returning from Rwanda: Holding on to the Memories Made and the Knowledge Gained W/ Mabrey Young
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…