A Jet-Lagged Guide to Norwich

My name is Ashley Fale-Olsen and I identify as a gay woman. I have grown up around Portland and have now lived in Eugene for two years. Both growing up, and being on a liberal heavy college campus, being gay is typically accepted, but with some of the political climate in the United States generally, it can often be something I am not immediately open about. When I was thinking about studying abroad, it was something that I made sure to research, since traveling to different countries, and therefore cultures can be a daunting task for queer people.

Boren Undergraduate Scholarship

The Boren Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who plan to study abroad to learn a critical language through immersion. Preference is given to students interested in pursuing a career in public service and who plan to study abroad in a year-long program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and selection is based on academic merit. The award is $12,500 for one semester and $25,000 for a full academic year. An $8,000 award is available for Summer programs (STEM majors only for Summer).