Emory Explorers

5 November 2020 Semester Study Abroad

Study Hard, Study Hungry

Most people do not associate excellent food with any of the nations in the United Kingdom, and to be honest, neither did I. Dishes such as haggis, blood sausage, and kidney pie come to mind. Let me just say, do not believe everything you hear.

29 October 2020 Semester Study Abroad

Becoming Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: Lessons I Learned Abroad

Before I left for Spain, I made some goals that I wanted to achieve. Although I achieved them, I realize now that the main lessons I learned did not fall into some traditional plan that I crafted beforehand, but instead encouraged me to become uncomfortable with being uncomfortable.

28 October 2020 Semester Study Abroad

Changing Weather Requires Different Clothes

This is a rather obvious or even odd title, but it is the single greatest lesson to come out of my study abroad experience.

26 October 2020 Semester Study Abroad

Being Black in Italy

As I look back and reflect on my time in Milan in the spring of 2019, there’s no way for me to separate my experience abroad with my experience as a black woman. Regardless, it has been by far the most impactful part of my undergraduate career.

26 October 2020 Semester Study Abroad

Lessons Learned from a (Short) Semester in Greece

I never expected to find myself out to dinner in Athens with friends relaying stories about different countries and how they were handling the onslaught of COVID-19 cases. Being abroad during COVID-19 was unusual, but it left me with much to reflect on and many lessons learned.

21 October 2020 Semester Study Abroad

Breaking up with your Semester Abroad Early

Returning from abroad is like going through a breakup. It comes with a wave of emotions, from excitement to frustration. But what if your experience ends early due to crises, like COVID-19? Fortunately, there are several ways to cope and to bring your experience back to life at home.

19 October 2020 Global Internships

Scary Buses and Stormy Weather

Going to Dublin, Ireland to do my global internship was my first time studying abroad, so of course, I was nervous. I was moving to a brand-new city for nearly 3 months and I am not someone who likes to push myself out of my comfort zone.

14 October 2020 Semester Study Abroad

A Bridge Over Uncertain Waters: What Salamanca Taught Me

When I went on my study abroad program to Salamanca last spring, a few landmarks like the Puente Romano helped guide me through the city, experience some of Spain’s extensive history and culture, and unite with all the wonderful friends I made abroad.

9 October 2020 Semester Study Abroad

Exploring France: Tranquility and Freedom

Here I am exploring the fun little town of Dijon, France. This was the last excursion our program had in store for us before we had to leave. However, I took full advantage of every second I had!

6 October 2020 Semester Study Abroad

Life Lessons

One of the many lessons I learned while abroad is the power of patience and the ability to go with the flow. In U.S. culture, people are often so focused on the next task that needs to be completed that they lose sight of the present. I learned how important it is to live in the moment and let go of things that are out of your control.

Salamanca, Spain: Lifelong Impacts

Lifelong Impact

An Intercambio to Remember

Recall-19

The Struggle is Real.