New Friendships & Memories
When I first arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, my policy was to always meet new people and never reject making time to chat with new peers. In fact, on the way from the airport to my host mom family… READ MORE →
Arriving in Cambridge
I arrived at King’s Cross with an owl tucked under my arm and my Hogwarts invitation in hand. Okay, so it was actually an enormous backpack and my acceptance letter to Cambridge University in England, but Platform 9¾ at King’s… READ MORE →
The Calm Before The Beautiful Storm!
The time had finally come. The trip I had talked about for months was now along the horizon. I could feel it making its way through. It was the night before departure and it hadn’t hit me yet, largely due… READ MORE →
Departure and Initial Adjustments in Sāpmi.
Greetings Earthlings! Please allow me to introduce myself and the focus of my studies. My name is Steve Guardi, originally from the village of Johnsburg in northern Illinois and currently finishing up my bachelor’s degree in Conservation Science and Management… READ MORE →
Getting ready!
Hello everyone (or anyone)! My name is Claudia Paguay, and I am extremely excited to be sharing my journey to South Korea with you all. This upcoming Fall semester I will finally be a Senior at Hunter College, where I… READ MORE →
Back in the Heartland
Studying abroad was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. The friends that I made and lessons that I learned have guided my outlook on the future since my flight touched down in Denver, Colorado and I made… READ MORE →
On Being a “Good” Foreigner in Japan
Japan has built a reputation as a safe haven for tourists, often going out of their way to help them and making sure they have a good time. Most notably, Japanese citizens grant foreigners “gaijin power”, or forgiveness for any… READ MORE →
Becoming a Global Citizen – Arlette
Changed for the Better
As my time in Poland comes to an end and I prepare for one more round of final papers, presentations, and meetings with friends I have begun to reflect on on how different my life here has been in comparison… READ MORE →
Lessons from My Study Abroad
Studying abroad in Seville has definitely prepared me to exceed professionally, academically, and personally. Reflecting on my mentality before leaving the United States to now, I can notice a drastic change on my outlook on things and situations. It’s funny… READ MORE →