Study Abroad

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

When most Americans first glance at Korean pop culture, most are confused. They see bright colors, interesting fashion and makeup, and top quality music videos complete with perfectly choreographed dances and story lines that oftentimes don’t make sense. There has often been a debate around the issue of whether or not Korean pop music could […]

It’s hard to believe that it has been a month and half since I landed my flight in Thailand. The first few weeks consisted of adjusting to our new home at Green Park Home, learning the “Do’s and Don’ts” when in Thailand, and exploring tons of places! At GPH, there are roughly 30 girls in […]