One of the most stressful experiences of my life was hearing that the study abroad program I had signed up for as a sophomore in college had been cancelled. Botswana, where I had planned on going, closed its international program. With nowhere else to go, Ghana moved up the leaderboard and into my life, just(…)
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Last summer I studied abroad in London. While I thought the transition to this English speaking country would be as easy as moving from one American state to another, it is so not so. Here is what every visitor should know before they head to London. Stand on the right side of the escalator, and(…)
If you want to experience a foreign culture in authenticity, eat the way locals eat, speak their language, walk a dusty mile in their flip flops, watch their familial interactions, drink a cup of coffee with them, and use their shower, I suggest doing a homestay. This is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in(…)
