History through Art: The East Side Gallery
Posted August 26, 2019
On my last Saturday, I took a trip to East Side Gallery to see all of the amazing wall art on pieces of the...Category: Programs
Reflecting on my Study Abroad Experience
Posted August 22, 2019
It’s currently August 9th, and I leave for home in less than 2 weeks! As the final days of my program come to a...
Food, Food, and More Food in Costa Rica!
Posted August 22, 2019
In Costa Rica, food signifies so much more than a meal to satisfy hunger – it’s about love and care between people, a way...
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...
Frida Kahlo, My Love
Posted August 22, 2019
I stared up into the blue walls of my surroundings, my heart beating with excitement. The aesthetics of La Casa Azul flooded into my...
Traveling Tips While Abroad
Posted August 22, 2019
Even before arriving in-country for my summer program, I knew that costs would add up the more I went out and traveled. However, I...
Favorite Costa Rica Excursions
Posted August 22, 2019
Every weekend, my group is free to travel and go on excursions – if necessary, we are even allowed to take Fridays off. We’ve...
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...
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...