Growing up cross-culturally in Thailand and America has been the life of a biracial young adult, me, Leatha! Traveling back and forth between the two countries, growing and adapting to…
Adventures in Italy (and Beyond!) – w/ Alisa Fortado
Hello! My name is Alisa Fortado, and I am a junior here at UWB. The program I chose to participate in was the “Rome in Residence” program for Fall 2023….
When in Rome: Intercultural Business Communication – w/ Miriam Bandala
One of my favorite experiences during my time studying abroad was taking a cooking class. Some fellow students and I visited Ristorante Gusto, where we learned to make authentic tiramisu…
Paris to Leon :My experience learning about public transportation in France and Spain – w/ Gavin MacMillan
When I first applied to go to France and Spain one of the main things I heard about was that public transportation was very helpful in getting around the countries….
The Land Where Dreams Come True: My time in Tokyo – w/ Adam Chhor
Path to Japan As a freshman in high school, my family hosted two Japanese students around my age. I remember when they first arrived, I could tell they wanted to…
One Day. About one day, I chose to study abroad. All it takes is one day and can change your whole life – w/ Alexandra Wienckowski
The Beginning: A Leap of Faith and Tenacity My journey began with a simple yet profound decision – to apply to community college. As a mom of two young children,…
Adventures Exploring Asia and Looking for Sustainable Businesses – w/ Carolina Antonucci
One day walking through the halls at UWB I saw an announcement for an opportunity to Study Abroad. It made me curious, and I thought about it for weeks. I…
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 How to Slow Down As An American: The Spanish Lifestyle – w/ Noor Sandhu
I had caught myself in the classic competitive American lifestyle and while my routines may have sounded simple, it was far from that. Constantly being burnt out and feeling like…