I promise it’s worth it.
In previous blogs I have talked about my experience arriving in Quito, and how it was not exactly how I pictured it, but then again I didn’t really have a good idea as to what I was getting in to.… READ MORE →
Blowing up my hairdryer
When international students first get to Egypt, there is a required seminar on culture shock. We all walk in, super excited to be there, and the counselor comes out and says: “How many of you brought your cameras with you… READ MORE →
The experience is more than the preparation
“Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things – air, sleep, dreams, the… READ MORE →
Ecuadorian Politics & U.S. Election
I have always believed that politics are very important, but for the most part are one’s own opinion and never really put much effort into the topic. However, I quickly learned that when you are from America, everyone wants to… READ MORE →
Graffiti
The political situation here is tense due to the sporadic protests. At first it was disconcerting, then it shifted to inspiring, and now it’s just an apathetic fact. At the dorms here we joke “Hey, its casual protest friday again”.… READ MORE →
The moments that transcend cultural boundaries: A beautiful paradox
“Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things – air, sleep, dreams, the… READ MORE →
We are all in the same boat!
Traveling to South America for a semester is the hardest thing I have done in my life this far, even harder than the statistics final that I spent a week studying for. Leaving everything behind and going to a completely… READ MORE →
The meaning of home-made food
Embracing the small pleasures of food abroad in Costa Rica has made my study abroad experience one worthwhile. Tasting the freshness of natural foods really puts into perspective the value and care of having quality home-made meals. The preparation that… READ MORE →
Learning Outside of the Classroom in China
http://youtu.be/zOeIgcaVEW8 In this video, Megan talks about her academic life in China.
Overcoming Challenges in China & Embracing New Experiences!
http://youtu.be/BZx7238FMCo Megan talks about some of the challenges she faced during her study abroad program in China. She overcame her challenges by embracing new experiences and saying “YES” to life. We could not agree more!