What I’ll Miss About Japan and Singapore
What I’ll Miss About Living in Japan and Singapore: Access to everything and the love of the outdoors At home in New York, work and school keep my time outside at...
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5 Things I Learned About Brazil in 72 Hours
Olá from São Paulo, Brazil! It’s been 3 days since I arrived in this beautiful country but in that short period of time, I’ve learned quite a bit about the country, the people, the...
Encountering Sam’s Club in China
Few companies are as American as Wal-Mart. That’s why it was a surprise to discover all the ways in which the company is tailoring its operations to the Chinese market during our Jan. 8...
Auf wiedersehen, Berlin!
I have now been home for a few days after coming back from my semester long journey in Europe. It was certainly an unforgettable experience, and I am very glad that I made the...
Christmas Time in Germany
Weihnachten (the German word for Christmas) time is a very scenic and picturesque season in Germany. Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmarkt) are located everywhere around Germany, but especially in Berlin. I visited three different markets in...
Impressions of Native Germans
While visiting Europe during their Thanksgiving breaks, my family stayed with my father’s German friend who lives in Berlin, as they were friends during college. It was really interesting to get to see a...
Trip to Prague
Although this was the first year that I was not able to make it home for Thanksgiving, some of my family used their Thanksgiving break to make the trip to Europe. It was great...
Promoting Your International Experience
What have I gained from my experience? Cultural Understanding and World View: As a result of my international experience(s), I have developed: A greater knowledge about another culture Awareness of political, economic...
What Can I Do Before I Come Home To Help Myself?
What can you do to prepare to return home? Being aware of the reentry process and following some advice from those who have already returned can facilitate your reentry. The following list is compiled...
Ten Immediate Re-Entry Challenges
Source: https://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/alumni/re-entry 1. Boredom After all the newness and stimulation of a student’s time abroad, the return to family, friends, and old routines (however nice and comforting) can seem very dull. It is natural...