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It’s hard to believe that my study abroad trip is already over. I’m back in Burgos with my family, where it feels like I’ve stepped back into summer (my last week in Asturias was overcast and drizzly). It felt like an early start to autumn weather in Oviedo, but the people there don’t seem to mind,…

My time in Barcelona, Spain, is officially over, and looking back, I don't think I realized how much I would change until I started seeing pieces of home again. During my last few weeks, I got to explore more of Barcelona's architecture, including Casa Batlló and finally seeing the Sagrada Família.…

We're now in our third and final week in Singapore, and I'm not gonna lie to you: I’m ready to go home. You know how toward the end of your leg day gym session, when your quads are wobbly, sweat is rolling down your back, and you're just ready to go home? That's how I normally feel toward the end…

After returning to the US after spending two months in Shanghai, a lot of what I’ve been doing is just resting! I just had a busy two months, so I’ve spent time at my family’s house in Oregon dealing with post-trip fatigue. Coming back to the US was, truthfully, sad. Life in China was incredibly…

Coming back to the USA felt like an easy readjustment. Life in Japan felt whimsical in a way: where public transportation worked, my own funds didn't feel like a limit to my life, and the temples all over the country were a reminder of the rich history of the Japanese nation. It almost made sense…

I'm writing this in a cafe (not interesting), rushing before I have to go meet a man on his balcony in 1.5 hours (more interesting) while in the second week of the month-long Building-Integrated Agriculture study abroad program in Singapore (very interesting).Clarification is needed: the study…

Wow, it’s hard to believe two weeks of my program have already flown by! I feel like I’ve truly settled into my daily life here. Now, I can navigate around the city without any trouble. One of the wonderful parts about Spain is that the cities are walkable and they have a comprehensive public…

So far, my experience has been nothing short of amazing. Being halfway done with my internship experience in Singapore, soon to be followed by 4 more months of academic travel in the region, I can say that using Singapore as my starting country was an excellent choice. If you're looking for a…

My time abroad has been as delightful as expected. Due to the nature of my internship and set work hours created by my company, I am only required to be in the office for three days out of the five. This gives me plenty of time to explore Shanghai on my own. I enjoy taking the time to visit popular…

Growing up in Eugene, I’ve always loved weekend trips to the Oregon Coast. While I have a penchant for searching for shells, wave jumping, or having an ice cream on the dock, I have found that hiking along the coastline brings me a distinct sense of calm and intrigue. Perhaps I feel called to those…