Mind Opening Experience in Peru
Studying abroad in Peru opened up my mind to the options I have with my major and minors moving forward after college. I didn’t realize that I had so many options when it came to my major. When arriving in Peru you are instantly smacked in the face with the realization that you are no longer in America.
Reassuring My Calling
I never expected that I would be so lucky to study abroad three times during my time at Western, but here I am. When my professor promoted his intercultural communication and ethnography spring break program in the Dominican Republic, I knew that I had to go. So, I applied and hoped for the best, not realizing how my week in the DR would impact my life for years to come.
Feeling Empowered in Chile
My Four Weeks Studying in the Amazon Rainforest
Tropical Biology in Belize: A Remarkable View
I was fortunate enough to embark upon the journey of a lifetime this past summer in my study abroad to Belize, Central America. Within the 17 days that we spent abroad I learned how to better understand and appreciate the scientific method through group discussions and field experience while working to observe and analyze the nature and life that we found around us.
The Best Decision I Ever Made
Studying abroad in Lyon, France, was one of the best decisions I ever made. It was challenging and scary, but also exciting and helped me to grow in many ways. I learned a lot, so much in fact, that my head hurt some days. I met many wonderful people and saw many beautiful places (and lived for a month in a beautiful city). I had to learn quickly (especially learning from my own mistakes) and be steady on my own two feet, but perhaps this was one of the greatest lessons of all.
A Step Across The World
Studying abroad quickly became one of the most savored memories at my time at WMU, so much so, that I decided to study abroad twice. My first trip was to Italy in 2015, one of the greatest experiences seeing art, history, and eating at the country most known for delicious food. But this trip, to South Africa in the summer of 2017, was the most impactful for me.
How to Handle a Fish Allergy in Japan
Of all the different gaijin (foreigner) moments that I faced in Japan there was one in particular which stayed with me. Traveling around Japan with a fish allergy wasn’t exactly the easiest thing I have ever done, but it didn’t turn out to be as difficult as it could have been.
What to Pack for Study Abroad in the Netherlands
New Experiences and Challenges in Spain
Studying abroad in Spain helped me to better understand how non-American people view Americans. I found that, in Spain, there are some common stereotypes about Americans—they think we are very loud and wild when we drink, for example, and also that everyone from the U.S. has a lot of money.