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New Experiences in Korea

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Image My time studying abroad has been an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. During my time here, I have had the opportunity to visit many cities and landmarks I was excited to see. One of the most impactful experiences I have had was…

Halfway Through... Already?

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Image Alex visits El Cerrito, a Mesoamerican pyramid I don’t know whether to be excited that I’m halfway through the program or sad that the end’s creeping closer. It’s been a rollercoaster—full of ups, downs, victories, challenges, and a few…

My Journey to the University of Otago

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Image My third day in Dunedin, visiting the beach! Hi! I'm Keke Singer, an enrolled tribal member of the Umatilla tribe in eastern Oregon. I am now a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and a minor in…

Week One in Singapore

Logan and three friends stand with an alley, Haji Lane, behind them
Hi everyone! My name is Logan Adams, and I’m Taiwanese, Chinese, Japanese, and American. My mom is half Taiwanese and half Chinese, and my dad is half Japanese and half American. Having a mix of identities like this makes me especially excited to be in Singapore for the summer - there’s probably no…

My First Week in Thailand

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Hi! I’m Madison, a Business major at the University of Oregon, and I’m currently interning as a Financial Analyst in Bangkok, Thailand. One of the identities I’m highlighting during my time abroad is living with celiac disease—a chronic autoimmune condition that requires me to follow a strict…

In the Midst of My Time at Senshu

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Image Hey Ducks, it's Sara! It’s been 3 weeks since I came to Japan, and man, does time fly! I can’t believe my time at Senshu is halfway through (Even though, as I write this, I’m in the midst of midterms– wish me luck!). I’ve been having so…

Bye, Vicenza!

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Image Coming back to the U.S. was definitely a bittersweet experience. After being in Italy for 11 weeks, I had built such a solid friend group that after so many days, adventures, and experiences together, they felt like family. Saying goodbye…

Welcome to Seoul!

Megan and her roommate stand outside of a big academic building and pose with two bird mascots, the Yonsei mascots
Image Hi! My name is Megan, and I'm a rising senior at the University of Oregon majoring in Multidisciplinary Science with a minor in Global Health. As a woman in STEM and a pre-physician assistant student interested in dermatology, I was excited…

Looking Forward to Oviedo

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Image Hola, todosI am Jayden Taylor. I’m a Music History and Culture and Comparative Literature double major with a creative writing minor. I'd consider myself an extremely artsy person and all the work I create is, in part, about me exploring…

¡Hola! from Querétaro

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Image ¡Hola! Alex Tidwell here—first-generation and non-traditional student—reporting directly from Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico. This adventure marks my first experience beyond the borders of the United States and, I tell you what… It has been…