view of Ho Chi Minh City

72 Hours Later: Internship in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam


Image   Image Image About Me ^-^ Over the years, I have been called many names including Minh Hiêu, PresiDante', and even Pro Nacho Maker. Each name has a unique story that I…
Sunset in Amman

A Guest in Amman


Image Ahlan wa sahlan! Hello and welcome! My name is Abiel Locke (they/she), but I usually introduce myself as Avi. I’m a rising third-year at the U of O and I am studying Arabic in Amman, Jordan for two months. I am a queer and gender…
Aerial view of Siena, Italy

Returning to Eugene After Three Months in Italy


Image When I arrived in Siena, Italy for the first time it felt magical. There were still Christmas lights up in the streets and the Piazza held a stunning tree that twinkled in the night. I was in awe of how any city could be that beautiful,…
Garden in East Anglia

Finding Belonging at University of East Anglia


Image Since being at the University of East Anglia now for the majority of my study abroad period, I have found numerous communities that are entirely welcoming. I joined the Lacrosse society, which was one of my best decisions so far and has…
Skyline of Siena, Italy

Overcoming the Language Barrier in Italy


Image My two months abroad have been some of the best months of my life. While there are definitely some hectic moments, there’s been a lot of calm and peaceful ones as well. Cooking dinner with my roommates is always the highlight of any day…
Wil Tayco with the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Navigating Accessibility in Medieval Italy


Image My name’s Wil (they/he) and I’m a disabled Queer student at the University of Oregon. I’m originally from Utah and decided to move to Oregon because I loved the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I’m a second year majoring in medieval…