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Hello again! I have officially been in Barcelona for over a month now, and my experience here has been amazing. I came into this experience with minimal expectations and an open mind, and I think that has allowed me to appreciate everything I've gotten to experience so far.One of my favorite parts…

It didn’t really feel real, leaving Mexico—it finally hit me when I stood in the George Bush International Airport customs line in Houston, and I realized that I could actually understand what everyone was saying around me (“I don’t feel dumb anymore!” I said to my grandma), and that I realized I…

Currently, I am solo traveling in Ireland, and I have not had to integrate back into the United States, but it has been difficult leaving my peers behind. Studying abroad was an amazing experience, and to leave Wales with the knowledge of not being able to have the same experience again was…

Hello! I’m back in the U.S. and missing my home in Mexico. It was hard to say goodbye to my friends and family in Queretaro because I don’t yet have a plan for when I will return, but I know that I will, and soon. I suddenly have a lot of free time now because the program actually ended up having a…

Image Image Image When I arrived in Japan, I expected to learn more about my Japanese identity. As someone who is half Japanese and half…

Image Image Image Living in Japan for the last three weeks has been a transformative experience. Customs of politeness and courtesy make me…

Image Image Image So far abroad, I have been having an amazing time. I have already made so many great connections and have been fortunate…

¡Hola hola! It’s week three of my program in Querétaro, and I don’t want to leave in only three more weeks! I’ve really settled into my daily routine, and I’m finally getting the hang of balancing schoolwork with family time and exploring the city by myself or with friends. Before I left for México…

When I first arrived in Japan, I expected to feel more connected to my Japanese identity. In some ways, that has happened. Being able to speak Japanese, spend time with family, and live in Japan has made me feel closer to that side of myself than I have in years. At the same time, I wasn't prepared…

I'm now officially halfway through my program! It's certainly been a wild trip so far — we're currently in Mexico City, and we'll be here for three days. Today, we went to the ancient pyramids at Teotihuacan and to the Palacio de Bellas Artes to view historically significant murals — I'm currently…