An Ode to Homestays
Posted September 1, 2022
There are many living arrangements available as a study abroad student, varying depending on the type of program you choose. Some programs offer dormitory-style...Category: Homestay
Couscous Friday
Posted May 11, 2020
“It’s couscous Friday!” my friends and I would proclaim when we started to think about what we would be having for lunch on a...
Lazy Domenica
Posted September 9, 2019
Florence is a different way of living. I’ve been a city girl nearly all my life. I used to take a normal 40 minute...
Expect the Unexpected!
Posted August 22, 2019
No matter how much homework and research I did before leaving for my summer program, nothing could have prepared me for the unexpected situations...
Daily Life in Costa Rica
Posted August 22, 2019
Traveling to Costa Rica for an entire summer, I had no idea what to expect when it came to work, homestays, and routines of...
Hanoi “Check-Out”
Posted August 16, 2019
Living and working in Vietnam, I have gained a greater awareness of my abilities, limitations, and how to navigate the new. This environment has...
Evening with my Host Family
Posted August 5, 2019
A few weeks ago, my 6 year old host sister invited me to watch her sing at her school. Of course, I enthusiastically said...
Going with the Flow
Posted July 11, 2019
Living with my home-stay family has provided the opportunity to experience everyday life in Hanoi. Walking down my street in the morning, I pass...
A Deeper Understanding of Myself
Posted June 4, 2019
Rekhia Adams, Study Abroad ’17, Northwestern ’20 Theatre, International Studies Studying abroad was something I was excited about and very comfortable with, as I...
Within Reach
Posted November 27, 2018
Max Sigal, Study Abroad ’18, Northwestern ’20 Integrated Science Program, Chemistry, Biological Sciences When I first entered Northwestern, I never dreamed that I would...