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  • Katherine, Alumni Ambassador
  • 14-Sep-2020
Mastering Cultural Fluency

Hi everyone, my name is Katherine Cabrera and I am a senior at Florida International University majoring in Psychology. TheRead More ⇾

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  • Sarah, Alumni Ambassador
  • 10-Sep-2020
Not Like Riding a Bike

My name is Sarah Geilman. I graduated from Brigham Young University in 2019 with a degree in Mandarin Chinese afterRead More ⇾

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  • Michael J. Riser
  • 15-Jan-2020
Japan, Past the Last Drop

The last cup of coffee I had in Matsumoto was the hardest to swallow. In the 11 months that IRead More ⇾

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  • Jeff in South Korea
  • 07-Dec-2016
A Day in the Life of Jeff in South Korea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm68a1nqIAQ

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  • Alicia in Ecuador
  • 16-Nov-2016
Speaking More Like an Ecuagringa Everyday

The title is a little funnier than you might think. Gringos (the Spanish term for anyone from a non-Spanish speakingRead More ⇾

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  • Gilman Scholarship
  • 26-Oct-2016
Gilman Alumni Spotlight: Anthony Latta, 2001

We are excited to announce that the Gilman Global Experience Blog will now feature stories from Gilman alumni! Our firstRead More ⇾

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  • Michelle in India
  • 21-Oct-2016
Roses and Thorns

Traveling to different places and different countries has taught me that there are always highs and lows. I could beRead More ⇾

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  • Savin in Morocco
  • 02-May-2016
Learning to Say Yes

I think I have changed quite a bit since the start of my study abroad experience in Morocco, but inRead More ⇾

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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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  • Alexandria in Costa Rica
  • 15-Dec-2015
Reflecting on the Impact of Central America

Hola! Studying abroad changes you. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize these changes. I think before coming to Costa Rica, IRead More ⇾

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  • Boryana in Russia
  • 07-Dec-2015
Discussing “What” and “Who” in Russia

Language is not a neutral entity. It forms opinions and attitudes. It can be used to degrade differences and inflictRead More ⇾