by Kiara McLarty, Emory Sociology-Comparative Health Program, Summer 2024 Studying abroad was a decision that came naturally to me as someone with a deep curiosity about other cultures and a desire to step outside of my comfort zone. The Emory Sociology-Comparative Health Program immediately caught my attention because it offers a unique opportunity to delve…
The idea of being stuck in another nation or having to leave early during a study abroad experience is something that seems to only happen in movies. At least that is what I thought before I received that recall email from the Emory Study Abroad Office, making finding a ticket home as soon as possible my new priority.
People (and food with said people) must be the most important aspect of my time in both London and Seoul. Though I spent most of my time alone, wandering around shops and writing papers in the library, I also made several acquaintances who made my time very memorable.
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.
This is a rather obvious or even odd title, but it is the single greatest lesson to come out of my study abroad experience.
When deciding where to study abroad, I tried to choose a program that would align with my academic interests and goals at Emory, and as a Psychology and English double-major, this opportunity seemed tailor-made for me.
by Emily Gaines | Queen Mary University of London, Fall 2014 Originally written on February 11, 2016 Grab a Bite at the Historic Borough Market If you’re a foodie like me, Borough Market is a must! With over 100 food stands, you’ll be overwhelmed trying to decide what to eat! …
