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Just Touched Down in London Town
January 8, 2017
I was truly a bunch of nerves the entire day before my 9:30 pm flight from JFK in New York to Heathrow in London. I was worried about forgetting a…
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Studying Abroad Part 1 of 3: Everyone Can Do It
December 16, 2016
Studying abroad in college was something I’ve always wanted to do since high school, but it was only a general idea in my head. I didn’t know where I wanted to…
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Thoughts on My European Summer Internship
July 13, 2016
It’s finally summer time! Before I came to college, I never intended to plan my summers, because to me, summer means pool, watermelon, movies, and lots of games. The only…
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Post Study Abroad: Moving Forward Without Leaving Behind
January 12, 2016
It’s been nearly three weeks since my study abroad program ended and I said goodbye to Thailand. Since then, there have been plenty of joyous moments that go along with…
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“Life-Changing” Doesn’t Even Begin to Cover It
December 7, 2015
Before I arrived in Thailand for my semester abroad, I had only a vague understanding of the program I was about to embark on. Sure, I’d read over the short…
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The Best Parts of Studying Abroad in Bristol, UK
November 9, 2015
Half a semester has gone by since I came to study at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. Looking back over the past seven weeks I’ve been here, my life-changing…
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The Perks of Learning Thai in Thailand
November 4, 2015
Over the past two and a half months, I have come to deeply appreciate many aspects of my study abroad program. As a participant in the Thailand-based CIEE Khon Kaen…
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Five Unexpected Experiences I’ve Had Studying Abroad in Thailand
October 14, 2015
When I decided to spend a semester in Thailand, I had a few vague expectations for my trip. I knew that I’d probably eat some bugs, get caught in a…
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Adventures and Challenges About Studying Abroad
October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015 marks the twenty-third day that I am studying abroad in Bristol, United Kingdom. Even though I’ve only been here for a very short amount of time, this studying abroad experience…
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Study Abroad Preparation Tips
September 8, 2015
Last spring semester, I was luckily accepted to the University of Bristol exchange program. I was thrilled by this news because this semester, I get to study at a top university in…
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Study Abroad: Finding the Perfect Program
June 4, 2015
For years I’ve dreamed of studying abroad—the time when I’d get to live somewhere completely new, immerse myself in a culture different than my own, learn about the unique complexities…
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First Impressions of Goa, India
January 27, 2015
Over the summer, while browsing through the list of events that celebrate the International Year of Light 2015, I stumbled upon the description of a festival called “The Story of…