Returning to the U.S. or the University of Oregon isn't my immediate concern, as I've already graduated and plan to spend the next month traveling through Vietnam and Japan. This extended time abroad allows me to further immerse myself in different cultures and savor my experiences without the…

Image The hardest part of my time here is accepting the realization that my ethnic background has been blurred because of the community I live in back at home. Prior to my trip, it is not that I am oblivious to the fact that I am whitewashed –…

Coming home from any trip can be a readjustment. Coming home from eight weeks studying abroad in a foreign country is certainly a new experience for many people, me included. When you first arrive in your study abroad country, it is easy to get caught up in the thought of what you would be doing at…

Image I fell in love with a woman, that woman is ME. During my study abroad, as a woman who has had children who are now in their twenties, been married, been divorced, lived in different states, in the country and the big city. I still learned…

I have been absolutely loving my time abroad in Italy and my favorite part so far has been taking weekend adventures to other cities in the area. Siena is very centrally located with a great train and bus system that makes it easy to get around Tuscany. In my time here I have visited Genoa,…

Hey everyone! I'm a little over halfway through my internship in Japan, and it’s been amazing. Is it what I expected? Yes and no – and that's what makes it so exciting and challenging at the same time.  Let me tell you, being an African American student in Japan has been quite the experience…

Ciao! These past few weeks in Italy have been nothing short of extraordinary. My study abroad experience here has far exceeded my expectations, offering a rich array of unforgettable moments. Each day brings a new adventure, from engaging academic lessons and exploring renowned museums to savoring…

My Time Abroad: An Overview My time abroad in Vietnam has been a fascinating journey filled with both expected and unexpected experiences. As a recent finance graduate, I was eager to immerse myself in the professional and cultural landscape of Vietnam, and so far, it has been an enriching…

Introduction and Identities My name is Pierre Tran, and I am a recent finance graduate currently interning in Vietnam. As someone deeply interested in finance and eager to immerse myself in Vietnamese culture, this opportunity represents a significant step in my professional and personal…

As the study abroad trip in London slowly came to an end, I found it really important to reflect on all the experiences, especially with the amount of things we did throughout the trip. Overall, the London in a Global Context trip is one of the most special school trips I have ever been a part of,…