Category Stories: Alumni Reflections
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My Time in Aotearoa and the Legend of M膩ui
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If there鈥檚 anything I learned in New Zealand, it was the importance of telling and listening to people鈥檚 stories. In Aotearoa (another name for New Zealand, meaning 鈥渓and of the long white cloud鈥), indigenous M膩ori have legends that have been passed down faithfully from generation to generation. To honor my short time on their land,…
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From Molecules to Metropolis: A Pre-Med Journey in London鈥檚 Unique Ecosystem
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For me, however, I saw the perfect backdrop for my quest to understand the complexities of life through the lens of biology by being in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic and historic cities, where history intertwines with cutting-edge science. As a pre-med student, I didn鈥檛 know if studying abroad would be possible for…
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Never Stop Dreaming
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Moving from the city of Boston to St Andrews, a town with a population of just over 17,000, was certainly a shock. Arriving in Fife in January around 3 p.m., the sun had already begun to set. By the time I had wheeled my bag into my dorm, the light had fully disappeared from the…
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Just Say 鈥榊es!鈥
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Once upon a time (well, just three months ago), I was a shy, overly cautious girl my friends used to tease for being laser-focused on my career path. I meticulously planned my life around things that aligned with my interests, waving away anything that seemed even remotely off-topic. It was as if I had…
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Five Favorite Words I Learned in Buenos Aires
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A common response I got from other Spanish-speakers when I told them I would be studying abroad in Argentina was some approximation of 鈥渨ow, how brave.鈥 Argentina is notorious for its specific dialect of Spanish and distinct accent. With this came a wealth of new vocabulary, far beyond the Spanish I learned in school in…
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Do It, Go Abroad
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Do it, go abroad. That鈥檚 what everybody I talked to about going abroad told me whenever I brought it up. No matter if they went themselves or if it was their biggest college regret, they all said it would be the time of my life and a unique experience. I am 100% happy I listened.…
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The Difference Between Visiting London and Living in London
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With a short time frame of only three months, I thought I would never be able to call London 鈥渉ome鈥. Upon first arriving in London it felt as if I was on a quick vacation. With my 海角社区 orientation group, we hit all the major tourist attractions. We explored Borough Market, where I got to…
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Social Survival: Study Abroad in London
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Moving abroad is both terrifying and exciting鈥攜our emotions will feel like a never-ending roller-coaster. But right when the roller-coaster finally comes to an end, you are going to wish you had more time. So here are my tips on how to make the most of your semester in London, starting from take off. I will…
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Exercising Trust While Abroad
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Moving away from your family, friends, home country, and familiarity for a semester abroad is an inherently nerve-wracking experience. When I left my life in the United States and embarked on a semester abroad at the University of Otago in New Zealand, I experienced a wide range of emotions. I was simultaneously incredibly excited for…
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Importance of Friendship When Studying Abroad
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I was terrified. Terrified of leaving my family and friends. Terrified of being alone. Moving to another country where you know no one and leaving your loved ones behind is no easy task and a frightening thought, but I hope by reading about my time and experience abroad I can ease some of those fears.…
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