Gilman Alumna Takes on the World
Adriana Bowman (China, 2015) believes the world can become a smaller place if people of different cultures are able to connect on a meaningful level. “The best part about going to places with cultures so different from our own is… READ MORE →
Top 10 Things to See and Do in Melbourne, Australia
Before traveling to a new place, I like to do some research on where I am going and what there is to do. This can reveal a lot about a place’s unique culture, its people, and its values. Melbourne is… READ MORE →
Home-Cooked Meals and Further Opportunities Abroad
In some ways, the last 14-weeks abroad (!) have flown by far too quickly to notice any significant changes. With finals approaching, I am fully expecting these last two weeks to pass in a heartbeat, leaving me to reflect on… READ MORE →
Gilman Scholars Regional Career Summit in Greece
The first-ever Gilman Scholars Regional Career Summit took place from April 11-13, 2019 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Thirty-nine Gilman Scholars spent two days learning how their study and intern abroad experiences can lead to international careers. Following the welcome remarks on… READ MORE →
Finding Myself in Korea: How Did I Get Here?
Almost four years ago, I boarded a 14-hour flight to Korea. I never thought that my first flight would be to a foreign country. I was a first generation college student from a low socioeconomic background. I never thought that… READ MORE →
Brexit and the Value of Experiential Learning
It’s easy to take London for granted. On either bank of the Thames, only minutes from my flat, there are wide paths for pedestrians, bikers, and runners alike; these paths, free from vehicles and road crossings, also offer some of… READ MORE →
Perfection is Possible in Paradise
Mark Twain once stated that Mauritius was made first and then heaven, and heaven was copied after Mauritius. From the day I woke up on the island after my long flight. I haven’t stopped admiring the overwhelming beauty across the… READ MORE →
The Impact of Interning Abroad: Taking Chances and “Doing what makes your heart sing.”
From as far back as I can remember, I had always dreamed of one day becoming a veterinarian. I began my undergraduate career as a veterinary science major, confident that I was exactly where I was meant to be and… READ MORE →
2019 Diversity Abroad Annual Conference
For the second year, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship announced its “Top Producing” institutions at the Diversity Abroad Annual Conference. Top producing institutions are highlighted for their success in sending the most first-generation college students, racial or ethnic minority… READ MORE →
Home is Behind, the World Ahead
Departure & Initial Adjustments Welcome to my account of adventures in Melbourne, Australia! Before arriving in Melbourne, I was both nervous and excited about living in a new country. I was nervous because I didn’t know a lot about Australian… READ MORE →