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You Are Infinite
Everyone has a unique study abroad experience. We experience different cultures, different foods, and different languages. We meet different people and travel to different places. We bring with us different baggage, both physical and mental. Just as no two people are alike, no two study abroad experiences are identical. But there are common themes. Though…
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My Parents’ 4 Fears About Studying Down Under
“You want to study abroad? In Australia? But that’s so far away!”That was the reaction I received (followed by an awkward silence) when I first told my parents that I wanted to study abroad in Melbourne, Australia. At first, this response perplexed me. I couldn’t fathom why they weren’t immediately as elated as I was over the thought of me attending a school halfway around the…
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The Day I Died: A Journey Back to Reality
I rolled out of bed with my eyes glued shut, creeped lazily down the stairs, and poured myself a cup of coffee. After stuffing a heaping bowl of Rice Krispies down my throat, I climbed into the basement, and went back to paradise. In the cozy basement of my home, I raced around a crowded and…
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Just Say ‘Yes!’
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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Finding a Home Away From My Greek House: Studying Abroad as a Student Involved in Greek Life
As a freshman, I went through formal recruitment at the University of Mississippi and I have been very involved in my sorority since. I held positions on recruitment team and was involved in multiple committees. Other members in my sorority were very helpful and encouraging when I decided to study abroad, but it was also…
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Gender Identities and How to Appreciate Them While Abroad
I used to get judged by people for the way I styled my hair, the way I dressed and the way I behaved. Many people think that I am trying to change my gender identity to a female. My family members as well as my friends think that I am going against the cultural and…
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The DOs and DON’Ts of Studying Abroad
1. DO make new friends as soon as possible. This photo was taken a mere 4 hours after I landed in Sydney for my program orientation. When I first arrived to the hotel, I was scared, tired, and worried about having to make new friends.It is always hard to leave your friends at home and…
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3 First and Lasting Impressions of Sydney
First impressions are everything. Whether they end up being right or wrong, they help us size-up our surroundings. When I first arrived to Sydney, Australia, my mind spat out a plethora of thoughts and emotions. After processing that I had just completed the longest travel adventure of my life, I started to form my initial…
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Interning in Australia – A Digital Story
“Going abroad didn’t keep me from excelling. It gave me adventure and opportunities all in one. Don’t let your fears hold you back, because if you do you will be missing out on the most amazing opportunity of all: really living.” https://www.youtube.com/embed/zishdt5IaZw?feature=oembed Julie H. | Columbia University | University of Sydney Partnership in Australia | 2014
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This is Not a Vacation
The moment I touched down in Sydney I was overcome with emotion. To this day I struggle to describe how exactly I felt while I was there. The closest that I can get is that I felt utterly and undeniably like I had somehow returned home. This place, this bustling metropolitan city, 10,000 miles away…
