It is honestly hard to believe how fast time is flying here. I am loving Seoul so much, and the entire group of people on this program has been amazing from day one. We managed to find a really great core group to hang out with right away. Whether we are trying to find a…
Looking Back on Week 2!
Hello! This is week two of my reminiscing of my times abroad in Austria as apart of the Comparative Healthcare in Graz program! Week two was filled with a lot of travel and class. In class, we learn about the History of Austria and the History of Medicine. For the former, we learned about the…
The Bridge
If you go to the Praia De Santa Marta, people will tell you that you can jump off the bridge. A little beach situated between rock formations and beautiful architecture, this beach is a “hidden wonder” that has done rounds on social media, especially Tik Tok. The beautiful waters cover hidden beauties and subtle dangers;…
Adapting to Australia!
Hello! About a month into my study abroad experience, I have started to move past first impressions and think more critically about the cultural differences I am encountering. While many aspects of Australian culture have been easy to appreciate, there have also been moments of adjustment and growth that have shaped my experience in a deeper way. One…
10000 Miles from Home
Greetings from 37F! My name is Melissa and I am soon to be in Hong Kong- currently crafting this blog from the plane before take off. A little about me: I am a 3rd year neuroscience student, but not for long! When I return from this program, I will officially graduate and then hit the…
University Culture in Costa Rica
In the spring semester seminar that accompanies my study abroad program, many days were spent preparing for cultural differences in Costa Rica. Naturally, this included discussing differences in the university, as many of our projects require us to spend large amounts of time at college campuses. The class confirmed my impression that the student bodies…
Cultural Learning in Northern Ireland: What to Expect
My program came to a close today, but I have a few days of independent travel to reflect on my experiences and all that I’ve learned. The two aspects I was most looking forward to while studying abroad were cultural immersion and gaining practical knowledge in my field. Today, I’m going to explore the former….
Reflecting on Austria and Slovenia
Initially my main motivation for doing a study abroad program was just to travel and get to experience life in some new cities and countries. This was of course a great part of my time abroad, but I didn’t expect to find so much growth and learning in so many different areas. As a healthcare…
Hvala Slovenia!
For our final week in Comparative Healthcare, we spent five days exploring all around Slovenia! Although we only had a week, it was just enough time to get to experience all the highlights of this small but incredibly beautiful country. I went into the program knowing a little more about Austria and not sure what…
Graz galore!
For the first three weeks during our Comparative Healthcare program, we spent time exploring our home base of Graz. During the weekdays we participated in many different hospital tours, presentations, interactive exercises, and culturally immersive activities to get to know our city. To begin our healthcare-focused activities, the goal was to dive right in to…