East Asia

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  • Sua in Hong Kong
  • 08-Aug-2016
Understanding

Prior to studying abroad, I considered myself extremely open minded and understanding. I contribute these characteristics to my creative natureRead More ⇾

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  • Khalid in China
  • 29-Jul-2016
My New Host Country Crew

I remember boarding the plane to China, being really excited for the next twelve hours and feeling overwhelmingly nervous theRead More ⇾

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  • Stephanie in Japan
  • 20-Jul-2016
Social Justice and Study Abroad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV6QnMtKrOM

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  • Khalid in China
  • 13-Jul-2016
Round Table Dining in China

Let me start by sharing these two facts about me: I’m a huge foodie and Chinese food is an irresistibleRead More ⇾

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  • Sua in Hong Kong
  • 11-Jul-2016
Hong Kong’s Work Culture

As I sit crammed on Hong Kong's famous subway system, the MTR, I am surrounded by tired souls. Gaunt figuresRead More ⇾

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  • Khalid in China
  • 24-Jun-2016
Khalid’s First Impressions of China

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6liEbdx2nIw

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  • Sua in Hong Kong
  • 17-Jun-2016
Already Feels Like Home

Prior to my departure to Hong Kong, I made it my mission to spend a lot of quality time withRead More ⇾

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  • Stephanie in Japan
  • 09-May-2016
Culture Shock

You hear a lot about culture shock when preparing to go abroad. Ranging from a short trip to a permanent move,Read More ⇾

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  • Stephanie in Japan
  • 08-Apr-2016
Stephanie’s Study Abroad Experience in Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiusilCxBtc

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  • Stephanie in Japan
  • 25-Feb-2016
Teaching English as a Foreign Language

One of the best things about studying abroad is the chance to get to know a language and culture thatRead More ⇾

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  • Stephanie in Japan
  • 26-Jan-2016
A Day in the Life of Gilman Scholar Stephanie Lytle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tPeqeXZeWc

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  • Stephanie in Japan
  • 28-Dec-2015
Being LGBTQ in Japan

Being a part of the LGBTQ community in any country gives you a little extra nervousness whenever making new friends.Read More ⇾