Overcoming Initial Anxiety – First days in Trinidad & Tobago
Good Day! Today marks over one week of my stay in Trinidad and Tobago at the University of the West Indies. The warm breeze swirling through the windows and around my room, and the chattering parrots outside make it difficult… READ MORE →
My Host Family: an Overdue Introduction
It was recently pointed out to me that despite mentioning my host family, I have yet to introduce them to you properly. As I’m now entering week two of my home stay, I’ve had an opportunity to get to know… READ MORE →
Getting lost in Morocco – This one is for my Mom
I love my mother dearly and bless her everyday for teaching me a very quirky sense of humor. In cases like today’s it comes in handy. Of course, if not for also giving me her sense of direction (or lack… READ MORE →
France is becoming more like home
[youtube=http://youtu.be/r-p-YDaui68] Meet Gilman Global Experience correspondent Autumn Owens. Autumn is currently studying abroad in Pau, France for the Academic Year 2012-2013.
One Wet Shoe in the City of Rain
I remember sitting outside my apartment in the Phoenix night, enjoying the cool air and listening to the steady murmur of the traffic on the highway nearby. It always reminded me of the steady murmur of frogs or crickets on… READ MORE →
Exploring the City of Rabat & a Taste of Culture
Hard to believe that my first week is almost up. Today we learned basic survival Arabic – the Moroccan dialect is called Darija. Tomorrow we move into our home stays! Photos of the home stay to follow with subsequent posts,… READ MORE →
A final night in Colorado!
Packing is monstrous! Usually, I am lucky and fly with an airline that allows me two free checked bags at 50 pounds each… and usually if I’m a few pounds too heavy in one bag, I can adjust at the… READ MORE →
The Adjustment
Am I really back? My time, journey, and travels abroad for nearly five months were more than I could ever expect, but feels weird being back. Central America has become a home away from home. The culture, people, and amazing… READ MORE →
Diplomacy in Dahab
Today I got into an argument with my hotel owner. Since we finished up finals and had nothing better to do, my friend and I decided that we would bask some of the joys Egypt has to offer: beautiful beaches… READ MORE →
Live and live well.
My goals for Ecuador: Learn Spanish Experience a different culture Not get homesick Gain knowledge of the medical situations in other countries I feel pretty confident about my time here. I have been able to experience Ecuador in full force.… READ MORE →