Sudie Lietuva
My study abroad program ended several months ago, and with it, so too did my college education. Fortunately, though, my traveling has continued. I am now working in the Travel and Economic Development Division of a public relations firm in… READ MORE →
Adapting to Morocco
As I embarked on my journey to Morocco, my thoughts and emotions have yet to be developed. I simply packed my bags with all of the necessary items I need to begin my path of Arabic in Ifrane, the small… READ MORE →
Impressions of India
Hello World! My name is Karly Placek and I’m studying in India this semester. Back home I’m a Documentary Studies and Production major at Ithaca College in New York, though I grew up in a small farming town in Wisconsin.… READ MORE →
Eating Couscous
Traditionally eaten on Friday before prayer, couscous is as Moroccan as food can get. Couscous is slightly difficult to make so I won’t go into detail in how it is made (since I don’t really know). The ingredients used are… READ MORE →
Lifetime Impact
This study abroad experience has had a substantial impact on my academic and professional goals, but not in the typical sense of “now I know what career I want” or “now I know what graduate degree to get.” Rather, it… READ MORE →
Mi Llegada
I have been planning for this day all semester. I dreamt up many imaginations about Guatemala as a place where I could escape my everyday life and learn to truly live in the moment and trust God to help me… READ MORE →
The Culture Shock Effect!
I remember looking at my calendar the other day and I was swept by a moment of sadness. How is it possible that I’ve been in London for over 3 months already? When did this happen? I waited what seemed… READ MORE →
Bishkek Bound
Before coming to Bishkek, I had never been out of the United States except for a few quick jaunts into Canada and Mexico. I didn’t start feeling nervous about my trip until I suddenly realized, mid episode of Game of… READ MORE →
Leaving the Comfort of Home
Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things – air, sleep, dreams, the… READ MORE →
Science, Medicine, and Global Health
Since before my freshman year of college began, I have desired to obtain the dual degree MD/PhD. The MD signifies training to be a medical doctor, while my PhD training will prepare me to perform scientific investigations. I plan to… READ MORE →