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A small, handmade boat floats on top of still water. Dark grey mountains stand tall in the background behind a cloudy sky.

Shanghai Serenade

Abroad and Beyond China College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Summer Programs

August 3, 2023

After six long years and a global pandemic, I was back in China. I arrived in Shanghai two days before my academic program began to get adjusted to the city that I would call home for the summer. East China…

The interior of a beauty shop is decorated in bold colors of green, yellow, bring pink, aqua and shades of brown. There are beauty products on display on a wall.

Coming Home

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Global Career Launch Internships Abroad Senegal Summer Programs

July 13, 2023
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For the duration of the summer, I’ve been blessed with an opportunity to intern with House of Bacoro, a cosmetic store in the center of Dakar, the capital of Senegal. On the surface, House of Bacoro is a mere beauty…

Three young men wear lightweight jackets and black nylon bags across their body as they smile for a photo. The background includes tall city buildings atop a hill

Chilean Connections

Affiliated Programs Chile College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Global Ambassador Internships Abroad

July 7, 2023

I had never been outside the U.S. before my current Education Abroad program in Santiago, Chile. While I’ve taken some trips around the country, most of my experiences stem from the same Texas suburb. Therefore, when family or friends asked…

Outdoor concert at night in front of a large rectangular palace. A light garden contrasts the deep blue sky.

The City of Music

Austria College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Faculty-Led Programs Global Ambassador Summer Programs

July 5, 2023
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There is not a single city that I have found myself in that devotes itself so fiercely to the arts as Vienna does. With the military decline of the Habsburg empire, Vienna suddenly found itself pushed to look inward and…

Beauty in Every Corner

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Japan Summer Programs

June 8, 2023
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High on mountain peaks, I gazed and longed to linger, admiring cherry blossoms. How the ceaseless winds must be caressing them now. This poem, written in the Heian period by an anonymous…

Students smiling while posing with taekwondo instructor while holding up certificates.

What Makes You Special?

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador South Korea

May 16, 2023
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As the lovely cherry blossoms have gently taken flight with the breeze, I face the harsh reality that my time in South Korea is, unfortunately, not going to last forever. I’ve made amazing and unforgettable friends who have made me…

Sunset over dusty dark blue and grey mountains sit behind a bed of clouds.

Finding My Pace

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Taiwan

May 11, 2023
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I have been in Taiwan for three months now. As I reflect on the past two months, I realized they have taught me a lot about endurance and joy. Through the overwhelming and stressful moments, I learned to not let…

A group of smiling students posing on a bridge at night with vibrant red neon lights illuminating the background.

Irish Classrooms: What I’ve Gained

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Ireland

April 19, 2023
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When I get home from studying abroad, I know what questions to expect: “Where did you go?” “How was the food?” “What about the weather?” I’m happy to answer all of them, but I’m also eager to talk about an…

What to Expect When Not Expecting

College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries England Exchange Programs Global Ambassador United Kingdom

April 18, 2023
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Entering the semester, I, along with every other exchange student, came in with certain expectations. Whether those expectations were met or not is irrelevant. In retrospect, the most important facet of the exchange experience is the unexpected. Throughout my time…