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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…

Four students dressed in casual clothing pose in front of a temple in Kyoto. The temple is red and has a traditional Japanese style roof.

It’s Okay to Slow Down

Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Japan Moody College of Communication Summer Programs

June 15, 2023
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I have about two months left in my exchange program in Japan, and I’ve already been here for two months. Coming from immigrant parents and growing up in a small border town, I would have never thought I’d be studying…

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…

Student smiling and standing in front of Wat Phu KhaoThong, a large Buddhist temple in Thailand with many steps.

A Sojourner: My Way

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

April 12, 2023
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At 5:00 one morning, I was abruptly awoken by the ringing of my alarm clock. The pitch-black sky outside the slats of my blinds made me want to indulge in more sleep, but I managed to get out of bed.…

A night market with food stalls and people walking. The image is slightly blurred, adding to the lively and energetic atmosphere.

Celebrating Ramadan in Singapore

College of Liberal Arts College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Singapore

April 11, 2023
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This week, I kicked off the month of Ramadan during my exchange at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The multicultural city of Singapore takes various cuisines and holidays to the next level, including Ramadan. Many of the friends I’ve…

Step by Step

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

April 5, 2023
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When I missed my connecting flight to South Korea three weeks ago, I thought it was a sign from the universe that leaving home wasn’t the best idea. I struggled to find peace while I hastily shouldered my heavy duffel…

A mountain peak stands tall in the background as the sea waves naturally on a cloudy day.

Endings and Beginnings

College of Natural Sciences Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Japan

March 22, 2023

As the weather starts to slowly turn from the bitter cold of winter to the gentle breeze of spring, there is a lot to reflect upon and much to look forward to in the time that I have remaining in…