Rediscovering Home
"Now that I've done this, I can say that I have a new appreciation for Canada and China."
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From Austria, With Love …
"Some days will be rough but trust me, when it's good? It's great."
Warming up to China
"With the breadth and extent of what you learn while living abroad, words will always fall short."
Getting Real in Cuba
"Through music and dance, Avishta got to experience a culture's history, while also opening her eyes to real problems and issues facing others in the world."
Kiln it in Korea
"Through pushing herself both creatively and personally in going to Korea by herself, Janet grew more than she could have ever anticipated."
Mad About DAAD
"If something in you is calling you to go abroad- to find yourself, to do something different- it's worth pursuing at all costs."
Miles Away, Miles Ahead
"Sweden is off people's radar, but the Nordic countries have a beautiful culture. While the people are shy, once you get to know them your connection can be so significant."
No Time for Lion Around
"Every time you go somewhere, it changes you a little bit. There is so much to gain from going abroad. It makes you a more well-rounded person and a more global person."
Baby Steps and Dance Steps
"It was the baby steps towards new adventures. My time in Spain made me realize that I love traveling and that it's not as scary as it seemed."
The Contagiousness of Kindness
"[People in India] just want to help you and make sure you're okay. They're so inviting and more helpful than I could have ever anticipated. They are so interested in what you have to say or offer, and they just wanted to help you, talk to you."
My Unofficial Abuela
When Corinne went to Mexico, she didn't wind up coming home with a sombrero or postcards, or other souvenirs. Corinne ended up with a greater gift- a surrogate grandmother.
Adventure in the Alps
Nakita fell in love with the French Alps, and she believes that they have made her appreciate the beauty of the Canadian wilderness in a new way.
Pals and Pancakes
"I had a new passion for learning. I knew I was in University for a reason, and not because I felt an obligation to be. I felt more invigorated, and I really realized how much I love to learn."
Speaking from Experience
"You get so much more out of your travel and learning experiences than if either had been on its own."
Things you only learn in D.C.
"Take the initiative, don't be scared to explore, and ask for what you want." After all, there is no reward without risk.
Embracing Difference in Singapore
All Study Abroad experiences are adventures, but some are more so than others
Finding Myself in Berlin
During the summer of 2017, I got the chance to discover myself in a city I'd never been to.