A month in Analalava Special Reserve: Fieldwork, Failure, and Forging Ahead
Going into my study abroad program in Madagascar as a Gilman Scholar, I knew vaguely that it would involve a month-long independent project. I didn’t know then, though, that my independent study project (ISP) would push me to my physical… READ MORE →
Studying Abroad During the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
When I first found out about the first cases of the novel coronavirus breaking in Wuhan, I was in Vietnam with my family, celebrating the Lunar New Year. I was surprised to hear the news, but I put it out… READ MORE →
Sharing the Study Abroad Gospel
In August 2019, I was able to share the “good news” of study abroad with my undergraduate university-The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. I was fortunate to speak with a group of incoming freshmen at the institution’s fall orientation.… READ MORE →
Reflections on Rwanda
With the start of my last semester as an undergraduate student, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the experiences I’ve had over the course of my education. Particularly, I have been reminiscing about my BYU Global Health Internship in Rwanda… READ MORE →
Japan, Past the Last Drop
The last cup of coffee I had in Matsumoto was the hardest to swallow. In the 11 months that I spent in Japan, it’s hard to say just how many cups of coffee I consumed. Too many, without a doubt,… READ MORE →
Romania to America: A Sharper Perspective
Returning to the states one frigid Romanian morning brought tears and sadness. I became close-knit with my host family, friends, and the Romanian culture that I did not want to go back home. Though all good things have to reach… READ MORE →
What Anne Frank Taught Me
Amsterdam was a place I have always wanted to visit. When I first read the Diary of Anne Frank, I was pulled into another world. It didn’t matter that I lived in a different country during a different time because her words… READ MORE →
Gilman Alumni Among 2020 Pickering and Rangel Fellows
The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman International Scholarship Program is proud to announce that five Gilman Alumni have been selected as Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellows and seven Gilman Alumni have been selected as Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellows. Pickering… READ MORE →
My Return
It’s so surreal that I am back at home. Time flew, and I still can’t believe it. It’s been a bit difficult for me to readjust to life back at home because every day was an adventure for me in… READ MORE →
3 Ways China Surprised Me
As my semester in China is coming to an end, I’ve been reflecting on my journey from the beginning to today. When I arrived, China didn’t quite defy my expectations or induce culture shock, but rather, I discovered some interesting… READ MORE →
