A Conservation Based Economy
By the year 2018, the city of Cape Town was in a significant drought that saw their dam water levels fall to such a low that they announced that there was a high probability of 3 million people running out… READ MORE →
From Study Abroad to Georgetown Law: Why Studying Abroad was Essential to My Journey.
INTRODUCTION Study abroad experiences are immensely important, and this cannot be stressed enough. When originally writing this blog post, I was going to make a three-prong argument in the hopes of convincing people that study abroad experiences are important by… READ MORE →
Then and Now
Here I am, in my second semester abroad in Spain, and taking the opportunity to reflect on the person I’ve become. Program Trip to Granada Alicante feels more like home than ever before. Whenever I travel somewhere, I enjoy coming… READ MORE →
Greetings and Fears
Hello! My name is Justin Weeks and I am studying in South Africa at the University of Cape Town (UCT). In the United States, I am a junior at the University of South Carolina studying marine science and biology. I… READ MORE →
Acquiring and Furthering Foreign Language Skills: German Edition
My Friday mornings begin at 6:30 a.m. to meet with my language tutor online, where we work on improving my legal German. Two years ago, however, I could barely construct elementary sentences in German. I credit where my language skills… READ MORE →
U.S. State Department and Education New Zealand Partnership Supports Gilman Scholars to New Zealand
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs is proud to continue its Gilman-Education New Zealand partnership. The Gilman-Education New Zealand Scholarship is a prestigious program for high-achieving U.S. students wishing to study in New Zealand. The… READ MORE →
Black & Abroad
According to the 2019 Open Doors Report published by the Institute of International Education, in 2017-2018 African-American students made up 6.1% of all U.S. students who studied abroad. This is up from 3.5% in 2005-2006. This discrepancy may be due to perceived… READ MORE →
A Teacher’s Guide to Interning Abroad.
Bienvenidos! Hello everyone! My name is Elsa López, and I am an undergraduate from Las Vegas, studying Elementary Education and French. I was given the fantastic opportunity of interning in San Ramon, Costa Rica! I am representing my school as… READ MORE →
Cats and Linguistic Diversity in Colloquial Arabic
The Arabic language has an impressive range of dialects that vary depending on country, geography, social class, gender, age, and environment. Even though there is a standard language used in the Arab world (Modern Standard Arabic), it is not a… READ MORE →
Then and Now
I’ve noticed the constant rhythm in which the city around me flows in. The reserved society that walks among the streets, so punctual and serious. I’ve noticed I’ve blended in a little more. I’ve noticed talking less and listening to… READ MORE →