Heart of Seoul

by | Jan 7, 2016 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Exchange, Semester

  안녕 – (anyong) – hello/goodbye In less than two months, I will be studying abroad at Yonsei University, one of the top 3 universities in Seoul, South Korea. Honestly, the preparation that came with trying to study abroad was enough to distract me from the actual...

America, Home of the Free

by | Aug 19, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer

Though my time in Cambodia was nearing its end I was experiencing mixed emotions about leaving the country that had been my home for the last 10 days. It was hot in Cambodia – my sweat glands had become little orifices of Niagara Falls. I wanted to see my...

A MARBLE-OUS ADVENTURE!

by | Aug 17, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer

Wow, it’s been almost a week since we’ve been back in the States and I’m still in shock with how well the trip went. It is honestly such a good feeling to come back from a three week trip that we’ve been dreaming about for a year now, knowing that it went WAY better...

We’ve Got it Good

by | Aug 17, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer

Upon arriving in Cambodia it was apparent what poverty the country lives in. On the way to the hotel from the airport I could see people on the side of the road doing business out of there homes; keep in mind we did not arrive in Cambodia until about 1 o’clock...

Forever in My Heart :)

by | Aug 10, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer

It has been a month since I have left East Asia, and I must admit that I miss that place so much! This trip has been such a life changing experience for me in so many different ways. To be more specific, weeks have gone by and I’m still reminiscing on the time I spent...

Getting there

by | Aug 10, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer

I had never been out of the country before, and of all of the trips I choose to take, I choose the one that requires 23 hours of airtime. I was extremely excited to visit Cambodia, to learn from their culture, and to provide medical aid to its people. The last time I...

Only in China

by | Aug 3, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer

When you travel to another country you realize how different, and sometimes really strange, other cultures are compared to your own. While I was abroad I saw and experienced things that I would only see in China. So here is a composed list of all the things I would...

New Perspectives

by | Jul 24, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing

I’ve been home from my trip to Cambodia for a couple weeks now, but it feels like ages. It was such a long journey, and I was exhausted when I reached home, both physically and emotionally. Being an introverted person, I am glad to be home. I LOVED my team and all the...

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

by | Jul 23, 2015 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange

Living in Japan has been an amazing experience in more ways than one. Although there is little time left before I return home, there is still so much I want to do before leaving. I want to climb Mt. Fuji, visit Kyoto, eat some of Jiro’s sushi – the list goes on. But,...

Adopted For a Day!

by | Jul 14, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer

On my study abroad trip to China my group had the opportunity to be “adopted” by different Chinese families for a day! The mom picked us up at the University and drove us to their home. We were greeted with big smiles and a lot of tea. Although I am not...

East Asia I Love You!

by | Jul 14, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer

I’ve arrived home but I wrote this while I was in East Asia: All I can say is wow! East Asia is such an amazing experience. This medical trip is more than I had ever expected it to be. It has exceeded my expectations and invited me to a whole different world and...

Back in the U.S.A.

by | Jul 14, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer

One month of studying abroad in China has come to a close. We landed in the Chicago airport and I had to sprint to my next flight. I thought I would not be able to say goodbye to my classmates but as it turns out, my flight was delayed. My classmates and I found each...

My Spirit Grows Faint Within Me…

by | Jul 7, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer

I am home now from Cambodia, but I wrote this while there: It’s been a long few days. We flew for 22 hours (not including layover time in Atlanta and Korea) and arrived in Phnom Penh about 11 pm Friday night. Having lost 12 hours of our lives, our bodies were confused...

A Journey Across the World

by | Jul 7, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer

I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to travel abroad during my college years. Yet, here I am, about to leave for China. My study abroad group and I will be traveling for thirty-six hours to arrive in Xiamen, China. I have absolutely no idea what to...

East Asia Here I Come!

by | Jul 6, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer

I can’t believe I’m going to be traveling to East Asia in a few days! Many factors played into my decision to study abroad. One of the factors that played into my decision is my desire to provide medical care to people that are not able to afford it. Serving others...

Coming For You, Cambodia

by | Jun 19, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer

I can’t believe that in a little less than two days, I will be starting my 25-hour plane/bus/tuk tuk (google pictures of this and laugh as you imagine me riding on one) journey to Cambodia. If you know me, you can probably imagine how many lists I have made and...

Ready or Not, Here We Come

by | Jun 19, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer

I leave in less than 2 DAYS for Cambodia to bring medical clinics to people in remote villages!  I’ve spent the past year working my behind off in nursing school, getting closer and closer to the goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. Now I have the privilege of going...