Leaving for Ecuador – Bittersweet
If you had asked me a year ago if I would study abroad my response would have been “Of course! Being in college gives a free chance to visit another country” or something to that effect. In actuality, I never… READ MORE →
Four cultural (and amusing!) lessons from surviving the first month in Egypt
Four cultural (and amusing!) lessons from surviving the first month in Egypt: Cultural lesson #1: Expecting a cohesive cultural norm system is unrealistic. As an American woman, making preparations to go to the Middle East is like eating a soup… READ MORE →
Fresh Fruit Juice in Quito
From day one here in Quito I have been pleasantly surprised with both quality of food here and also my sense of adventure when it come to trying new things. Unfortunately, I was a rather “picky eater” back in the… READ MORE →
Cultural Observations in China & “Keeping an open mind”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ4v82HvdHo&feature=share&list=UURmczFnqLLr6BAWvHQ4DwBw
In this video, Megan talks about the cultural observations that she has made in China – as well as the habits and insights that she’s picked up along the way. Keeping an open mind is of utmost importance when studying in a foreign country.
“…and now, I don’t want to go back!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neNxNVl1b_o&feature=g-all-u
Meet Gilman Global Experience correspondent Megan Grable. During the Summer of 2012, Megan studied abroad in Beijing, China. The Gilman Global Experience allows Gilman Scholarship recipients an opportunity to record videos around academic and cultural themes to share with other students interested in studying abroad or in the highlighted country.
Life Abroad: Excitement. Change. Growth.
Do you ever have those moments in life where you can’t help but smile for no reason because everything seems perfect? As I was listening to my Ipod on the drive to the Great Wall this past weekend I had… READ MORE →
“That’s not how we do it in America”
I remember the first time flying alone and not a single word could summarize the feeling. It was my first taste of independence into the “real world” and like many incoming college students this realization was a frightening one. Will… READ MORE →
“You never know until you try”
“You never know until you try” is a phrase I live by daily. I was not always a brave and adventurous person but within the past few years I quickly realized if I never tried new things I would miss… READ MORE →
Adam Simon – How to buy Falafel in Jordan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyIUrWEshuk&feature=plcp
Adam shows us how to buy falafel in Amman, Jordan
Join me for class in Jordan!
http://youtu.be/51pJ_csqAy8 Adam takes us on a tour of his Traditional Islamic Arts Classroom