Apathy is Not an Option
Hello there, my name is Bioreoluwasheto Sarah Odimayo and I am an International Studies major from Texas who is currently studying the German language and political science in the beautiful city of Lüneburg, Germany. I have been in Lüneburg for… READ MORE →
Miss You Greece, Be Back Soon!
I’m home. It feels strange to call any place other than my little apartment in Athens home now, but this is it. Coming back home has been difficult, more so than adjusting to my home abroad was. Little things like… READ MORE →
Then and Now: How Studying Abroad Changes You
Studying abroad is an incredible experience that makes you grow tremendously as a person. All of the challenges and experiences you go through teach you new things and new perspectives. And the people you meet help you learn about different… READ MORE →
Back Home, But as a Different Person
It’s a very odd feeling to be back in the U.S. I don’t know if I am just more aware of it now, or if it happened more this time, but I have been told “welcome back home” by people that usually… READ MORE →
Transitioning Back Home in the United States
Hello from Houston, As I reflect on my time as a Gilman scholar in Costa Rica, I think one of the greatest aspects I learned from my community in Heredia was a sense of humility. In my opinion, one of… READ MORE →
Elizabeth Reflects on Global Citizenship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC7pBlM08Jo
A Word on Being Alone
There’s a stark reality underneath the layers of all the newness that comes with study abroad (new friends, new “family,” new places). The reality is that you have transported yourself into to a completely other culture that is a whole 12… READ MORE →
Spring Break and Final Exams
It’s hard to believe my semester here is coming to a close. In exactly nine days, I’ll be back home in the United States working my summer job, preparing for the LSAT and senior year, and undoubtedly missing Athens. Thankfully though,… READ MORE →
Morocco and Mezzogiorno
My study abroad experience in Morocco has made me more confident than ever that I want to pursue a profession in journalism. Meeting professional journalists, being put in positions as real journalists and not students, and being able to go after stories… READ MORE →
Volunteering While Abroad
Making volunteer work part of your study abroad experience is a great opportunity to learn more about the culture you are living in. It allows you to see the country through a different lens that you don’t get to see… READ MORE →