What Comes Next?
Posted July 5, 2016
I’ve been home for about two weeks now, and in the meantime, I’ve quickly reintegrated into my normal Northwestern student routine of taking some...Category: Locations
Settling In
Posted July 5, 2016
As I approach the end of my second week in China, I cannot believe how quickly time is passing by. It hasn’t quite been...
NU kids on the block!
Posted July 4, 2016
Most of you probably don’t know this, but a fun fact about me is that one of my favorite holiday’s to celebrate is Independence...
VIEWS FROM THE GREAT WALL
Posted July 2, 2016
These past two weeks in Beijing have been unreal. From interacting with the locals, to eating authentic Chinese food daily (this pancake-omelet thing called...
Before I Leave
Posted June 30, 2016
While packing for this trip, I can’t help but think of how many eye-opening experiences I will encounter, and all of the adventures I...
Sundays were the Highlight
Posted June 29, 2016
Every Sunday we were in Stellenbosch, Anna (a fellow program member) and I tried to attend church. We did for the most part. We...
Adventures in Asia, Chapter 2
Posted June 29, 2016
Aloha! Thanks for visiting this blog. I’m Luis Cartagena, a rising senior in Weinberg, majoring in Earth and Planetary Sciences, and minoring in Global...
Justice Under a Tree
Posted June 28, 2016
Upon arriving to Johannesburg, I could feel an immediate difference in the atmosphere of the city. While Cape Town felt more California-esque, Johannesburg felt...
Sala kakuhle! Sobonana emva kwexeshana Mzantsi Afrika.
Posted June 23, 2016
In case you’re wondering what the title translates to: “Goodbye, stay well! I’ll see you later South Africa!” I’ve been back in the suburbs...
Pre-departure Ahhhh!
Posted June 22, 2016
Hi I’m Vickie. And welcome to this blog post. This summer, I am so excited have the opportunity to study abroad with IPD and...