I decided to study in Lyon because it is outside of the Study Abroad Bubble. I had to choose between Paris and Lyon. I chose Lyon because it is a smaller city where I would be more immersed in French culture. Paris is an international city filled with tourists from around the world. To truly […]
The November 13, 2015 Paris Attacks; Perspective of a Study Abroad Student
Recently,the media has been flooded with stories surrounding the attacks that killed over 130 people in Paris the night of November 13, 2015. But little to none of these stories shed light on exactly how the students abroad are feeling and effected by these attacks. I hope to shed light on this for the students […]
Visiting the DMZ: North Korea, South Korea Joint Security Area
Last weekend I had the privilege of going to the demilitarized zone and Joint Security Area between North and South Korea. It was one of the most terrifying experiences I’ve ever had. It took a while for me to process what I saw there –I’m not sure that I still fully understand how I feel […]
From Korea to the US…
I can’t believe that my time here in Korea has gone by so fast! I’ve already taken one of my finals and things are starting to wind down during my last two weeks here. In this post I will tell you about some of the “Korean” things that my American friends and I do here […]
A Truth of Thailand
On November 19th, My Community Health teacher planned a visit for us to a place called the Children’s Foundation that was a 15-minute drive from campus. Dr. Chulathida never gave us a debrief of the place, so I had no idea what to expect other than cute little Thai kids running around! We arrive to […]
Wrapping It Up!
Morocco may have been my favorite trip, but I discovered my favorite city in Spain which is Barcelona! There is something about Barcelona that warms my heart. The buildings are very unique with beautiful structures and the atmosphere is very different. The streets are cluttered with spanish speaking people and musicians full the train stations playing […]
The Brutal, Honest Truth About Being a Minority in Korea
Before coming to study abroad in Korea, I did a lot of research about the culture and how the citizens view foreigners. Much of my research came to the same conclusion, that Koreans are generally curious and wary of foreigners, a sentiment that stems from their past. In the Joseon dynasty, there was a period […]
La mia giornata a Firenze// My typical day in Florence
Hello Everyone! I hope all is well! I have so much to tell you all about Italy, and even Europe as a whole, but I figured explaining a typical day in this beautiful city would give everyone the best insight into what it is like to be a student here in Florence! As a disclaimer, […]
Alicante, Spain: Part II
Time has really flown by since I arrived to Spain almost two months ago! It still amazes me that even though this is my third time in Spain I still learn and see new things everyday. The most exciting thing for me this month was being able to explore Barcelona with a cousin who I […]
Half Way!!
Hola! October had been such an amazing experience for me, words can not express how grateful I am! The first weekend of October a group of us completed a hike up to San Juan De Gaztelugatxe. The hike will leave you sore the next morning, but it is so rewarding when you finally get there. […]