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Coming Out: The Abroad Edition
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I have always felt uncomfortable about the phrase “coming out” because of the inherent implication about there being a “normal” or “standard” sexuality, while others are regarded as “other” or “strange.” This past summer, I had to wrestle with this concept. I spent a lot of time thinking about my own sexuality. After many conversations…
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The Invisible Identity Survival Guide
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There’s always a lot on students’ minds when studying abroad, from general worries to specific.I want to keep in touch with family…but will people judge me if my calls home are in Spanish?I’m worried about getting lost…what happens if I have a sensory meltdown?I hope I make friends here… but what if they ask me…
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Coping with Recent Media Attention to Sexual Assault, and other Title IX Issues Abroad
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Please note: While this story was written by a student studying in London and offer London-specific resources at the end, the content is relevant for all students, regardless of program location.Recently I have noticed a lot of media attention to issues related to sexual harassment. Each time I visit a social media platform, I see…
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Tips and Tricks for the First Few Weeks in China
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Shanghai, the metropolis of China, is a huge city with lots to offer. The Bund, a waterfront area with sky-high buildings and flashing lights, is located in the heart of the Shanghai, while the remainder of different neighborhoods across Shanghai each have their own unique feel. As China’s largest city, there are tons of different…
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5 Things to Do in London if You’re Jewish
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While there are plenty of stories of Christian students going abroad and strengthening their faith, there are not nearly so many about Jewish students. It was partially this lack of Jewish narratives and partially my strong connection with the Hillel house on my home campus which motivated me to write specifically for Jewish study abroad…
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Diversity in London: A Black and White Perspective
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As a white student studying at Queen Mary, University of London, one of the things I have noticed is that a huge portion of students on campus are, well, not white. Compared with my home university, Trinity College in Hartford, CT where 35.7% of students are non-white, more than 50% of QMUL’s students are non-white. One…
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Am I Doing Study Abroad Right?!— The Fear of Missing Out While Abroad
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“You are abroad — you should take advantage of this opportunity!” I heard this well-meaning phrase a lot while studying abroad and perhaps most often repeated to myself in the back of my mind whenever I tried to make a decision in Chile. But what seems like a motivating combination of words can actually be…
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What is Adventure? A Digital Story
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Nate and his friends embarked on a semester-long quest to find as much New Zealand adventure as they could, with the help of Helen, their trusty rented Honda Fit. https://www.youtube.com/embed/faj6SCOTVSc When you aren’t constantly working, you can do the things you love, which makes you happy, and being happy makes working easier.Nate K. | Engineering…
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Studying Abroad in England as an International Student
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Make the Most of the Mom in your Host Mom
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Things you can’t do: One of Tennessee Williams’ most famous plays ends with a tragically self-deluded woman handed off by her only sister to a dubious mental institution as she loses the one thing she has left: a sense of dignity. As Blanche is carted away by a clearly malicious doctor, she delivers her final…