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...Category: Culture
GESI Costa Rica Overview
Posted August 22, 2019
For the summer after my freshman year, I decided to study abroad through GESI, a program in which students can earn course credit while...
The Yellow Mountains and Shanghai
Posted August 19, 2019
The study abroad public health program in China includes a five day break, following the conclusion of the first half of classes. During this...
Grutas de Tolantongo
Posted August 19, 2019
I jumped as the beeping alarm clock invaded the quiet serenity of my hotel room. I dragged my body over to the right side...
A “Fairy” Nice Ending
Posted August 18, 2019
Our last week in Nebaj was also the week of the annual Santa Maria Feria, a fair in honor of the assumption of Mary...
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...
Being Comfortable with Feeling Uncomfortable
Posted August 5, 2019
When looking at study abroad programs during the Fall, I was conflicted as to what program I should apply for. Two summers ago, I...
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...
Exploring Hội An
Posted August 4, 2019
This past weekend, some of my GESI-mates and I travelled to Hội An in central Vietnam. We arrived in the lantern city after a...
Excursion to Xela
Posted July 30, 2019
A couple of weeks ago, we had a fun excursion to Xela, the second largest city in Guatemala! Our supervisor, Gustavo’s, full time job...