Hong Kong; a place where I, Brianna Jeanette Diaz, am being recreated through the challenges I face in a drasticallyRead More ⇾
One thing that’s amazing about coming from the U.S. to Europe to study is the immense difference in spatial recognitionRead More ⇾
Hallo! Here in Leuven, Christmas is in full swing! Christmas markets are up, Old City Hall is decorated, and theRead More ⇾
I have literally just a few days left here in Florence. Saying time flies would be the greatest understatement toRead More ⇾
Since returning home, I have been experiencing some stages of reverse culture shock. I was initially very excited to returnRead More ⇾
I have never been able to relate to a lot of the people I met growing up unless they cameRead More ⇾
It’s been 2 months and I am still very much in love with Lüneburg. It has remained beautiful, it hasRead More ⇾
As I sit crammed on Hong Kong's famous subway system, the MTR, I am surrounded by tired souls. Gaunt figuresRead More ⇾
Dozens of smiling faces came rushing towards us with open arms. As my own arms opened, so did my mind,Read More ⇾
Studying abroad is an incredible experience that makes you grow tremendously as a person. All of the challenges and experiencesRead More ⇾
It is hard to judge just exactly how I have grown from my time in Tanzania, though I can feelRead More ⇾
Here's a graph about culture shock, which should seem familiar since it pops up on this blog a lot. Read More ⇾