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…
Biracial Self Identity In The Motherland: Outlook of Studying CSR in Thailand and Cambodia – w/ Leatha Dunkin
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….