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Taking Pride in One’s Own Native Language

Taking Pride in One’s Own Native Language By: Digital Nomad Diversity Awardee, Maria De Leon Many generations have lived and continue to live in a society where norms are perpetuated, practiced and lived up to. In the world of languages, … Continue reading

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Host Family and Homestay

Host Family and Homestay By: Peer Advocate Katie Brownlee From the many stories I’d heard from study abroad alumni, I’d learned that homestays had the potential to shape a study abroad experience – for better or for worse. Despite a … Continue reading

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Study Abroad Blog: A Friend Who Changed my Experience

Study Abroad Blog: A friend who changed my experience By: Peer Advocate, Addie Gorgoni I was always hesitant to go abroad by myself. I’m a relatively independent person but going abroad was a completely different realm of independence. The furthest … Continue reading

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Mamma Mia: Here We Go Abroad Again

Mamma Mia: Here We Go Abroad Again By: Peer Advocate Jack Shirley Caution: A laughable number of Mamma Mia puns lie ahead When me and my friends decided we would be studying abroad in Fall of 2019, we knew we … Continue reading

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Lifelong Friendship from Study Abroad

Lifelong Friendship from Study Abroad Written by: Peer Advocate Maddie Eden Studying abroad was one of the most terrifying things I did during my college career. When I say it was terrifying, it was because I had never traveled outside … Continue reading

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Peer Advocate Post: An Honest Reflection on Studying Abroad as a Person of Color

Peer Advocate Post: An Honest Reflection on Studying Abroad as a Person of Color Written by: Peer Advocate Raziya Hillery Studying abroad as a person of color (POC) was such a frightening task for me. I had numerous questions in … Continue reading

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What to Know Before You Go

Written by: Caitlin Moore, Study Abroad Advisor and Communications Manager Before You Go You use it every day and rarely think about it, but now you’ll have to make a plan in advance! Read this article to learn more about … Continue reading

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