I had traveled a lot before I did my semester abroad, but I’d never lived in another country and called … More
Category: Education
University in Oslo – “Knot Dot” Friendships
You made the move from far away and into an international student village. Each day you start branching out more … More
Familiefest in Averøy
Three years ago I learned I had a branch of my family tree in the island of Averøy, on the … More
Study Abroad Norway – Critical Skills in a Cold Culture
Ever been lost in a foreign city or attempted to communicate with someone who doesn’t share a common language with … More
Study Abroad – A Grateful Gilman Scholarship Recipient
I cannot express my gratitude to the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, not merely for selecting me as a recipient, but for the vision they have in sending U.S. Citizens out into the world to deepen their understanding of the way things work internationally.
Leave No Trace – Let The Mountain Keep Her Crown
The art of making a flower wreath was one I worked hard to conquer. It was one that embodied my … More
Education Abroad – Traveling to Learn
Voices surround us with wisdom and truth. Some speak our language, others exude their lessons through interactions and observing others … More