The hardest part of my time here is accepting the realization that my ethnic background has been blurred because of t
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 home. In this case, it is the reverse: getting caught up in the experience you just had.
Spend four weeks in Sāmoa exploring the impacts of shifting environments and climate change on the people, environment, and culture of Sāmoa and other Pacific nations. This program explores issues such as biodiversity loss, rising seas levels, increasing climate disaster and various environmental justice efforts at community and national levels in response. Indigenous environmental justice efforts in Sāmoa provide a holistic understanding of how community resilience, science, creativity and Indigenous sovereignty works together.
Instagramming Amsterdam: Media Unfiltered will examine media ethics and literacy through the lens of visuals in one of the most iconic cities on the planet. Much of what we know about the world comes from mass media depictions, be those of the entertainment or news media. But how accurate are these images that come to mind? Walter Lippmann, a noted media scholar, wrote of profound ability of our mass media to create “pictures in our head,” which contribute to our understanding of reality. Lippmann further argues that these media-created images influence our decision making.
I fell in love with a woman, that woman is ME.
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, Portofino, Castiglioncello, and Florence. Traveling around and seeing different cultures and traditions in Italy has been spectacular and has fulfilled my desire to stay active.
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. The hardest part? Definitely the language barrier. Despite my efforts to learn Japanese before and during my stay here, I still find myself fumbling through conversations like a toddler learning to walk. It's humbling, to say the least!
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 experience.
Expectations vs. Reality
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 development. My identities as a finance professional and a Vietnamese expatriate shape my perspectives and experiences as I navigate this journey.
Pre-Arrival Considerations
