My Return
It’s so surreal that I am back at home. Time flew, and I still can’t believe it. It’s been a bit difficult for me to readjust to life back at home because every day was an adventure for me in… READ MORE →
3 Ways China Surprised Me
As my semester in China is coming to an end, I’ve been reflecting on my journey from the beginning to today. When I arrived, China didn’t quite defy my expectations or induce culture shock, but rather, I discovered some interesting… READ MORE →
From the Pacific islands to NASA
Transferring Lessons Learned Abroad to America’s Leading Aerospace Agency By Alyssa Kaewwilai (Sāmoa, 2019) This past year I have been graced with more amazing, life-changing opportunities than I could have ever imagined. Through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship… READ MORE →
Lessons Learned in the Land of Lemurs
When I boarded a plane bound for Madagascar in the spring of 2017, I carried an overstuffed backpack and limited knowledge about my destination. Returning four months later, I had traded the latter for a broader perspective about conservation and… READ MORE →
The return and reverse culture shock after studying in Chile
In my finals week in Chile, I didn’t feel ready to come back. It was towards the beginning of my stay there that I missed family and friends from back home the most, and throughout the entire stay I thought… READ MORE →
Three Ohio State Students Receive Gilman Scholarships
Three students from Ohio State Students were selected for the Cycle 1 2019 U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Fatima Dahir, Ose Arheghan and Atena Baghbanian will study abroad in Spain, China, and Greece, respectively. Fatima Dahir,… READ MORE →
Six University of Wyoming Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships
Six University of Wyoming students have been selected to receive the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or work as interns abroad during this academic year. The recipients will study or intern abroad in Australia,… READ MORE →
Ecuador, Ama la Vida
In the last three weeks, I have been on more airplanes than I can count. After wrapping up my internship and finishing my classes, I embarked on a trip to the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and then finally to… READ MORE →
Morocco: The Blue City
Welcome to Chefchaouen! The world’s bluest city and Morocco’s largest tourist hub. This small fortress town is rich in historical sites and an array of restaurants that caters to all your dietary needs and world cuisine cravings. Oh! And quickly… READ MORE →
Kind Strangers
I have had many experiences with locals treating me with an abundance of kindness, whether it be assisting me with something without even asking, their mannerisms when I enter a store, or even just stopping to speak to me on… READ MORE →
