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Arrival

My First Day in South Africa | Intern Blog from South Africa

My journey to South Africa Before even leaving America, I specifically chose a window seat so that I could sleep against the side of the plane for the nine hour plane ride to London Heathrow. Getting on the plane, I found that my seat is SO far back on the plane that the walls bow […]

Arriving in Thailand | Student Blog from Thailand

I was 100% nervous arriving in Thailand Arriving in Thailand, I did not know what to expect. This was my first time out of the country (disregarding Mexico and Canada.) Running through my head, I was thinking about who would be in my program cohort. I was also nervous because I was the only one […]

Know Yourself, Love Yourself | Student Self Care Blog from Thailand

Here is my story: The first two weeks of my trip were the forming and storming stages; hundreds of visiting and exchange students from around the world converge on one place and start building relationships, friendships to last lifetimes. These two weeks were difficult for me. Friendships that last a lifetime? That is daunting. I […]

Top 10 Things I’ve Learned from Living in London for a Week | Student Blog from England

Hi everyone, I’m Lexa! I’m studying in London this semester and can’t wait to share my journey with you! Yes, I decided to make a list of the things I’ve learned since coming to London. Granted, it’s only been a week since I touched down in Heathrow Airport, but a person can learn a lot […]

Alumni Spotlight: Semester in South Africa

Keneshia Estime recently completed a semester abroad in South Africa! This is her story… Though I have been back in America for a little over a month, it still feels like I left South Africa yesterday. I remember landing in Cape Town International Airport, phoning my mom, and slightly tearing up as soon as I heard her sweet […]