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Seoul Searching: My Summer Abroad

Two people sit and pose in a sky capsule in Busan
Image Photo with some of my friends and our Korean Food and Culture professor It's hard to believe that my study abroad experience in Seoul has officially come to an end. Instead of returning to the U.S. right away, I decided to continue…

Coming Back From a Summer in Japan

Sara stands in front of the Tokyo Disneyland castle
Image ただいま! After 7 weeks at Senshu University I’m finally coming back to Oregon, with three suitcases (one more than I left with) full of souvenirs, and enough memories to last me a lifetime. I still can’t believe it’s already over, even as I…

Returning Home from Oviedo

View from a window in Oviedo of nearby buildings
Image Hey Y'all,I'm finally situated back in Eugene and so far, I haven't felt the need to do all that much readjusting. The biggest change for me has been the difference in food. Before coming back to Eugene, I stopped in Houston to visit some…

Cultural Immersion in Singapore

Logan and five others stand around a circular table with many plates of food
Image As I hit the halfway point of my study abroad experience in Singapore, I can confidently say it has been more than I ever expected in the best way possible. From weekend trips, like a recent getaway to Malacca, Malaysia, to deeply…

Finding Community in Oviedo

Jayden throws his "O" with a castle and a street of people in the background
Hi y'all,My time here in Oviedo has been absolutely wonderful. It's a city that both gets bigger every day and yet if feels intimate and small. I could stay in Asturias another month, truly. The food, especially fabada (a traditional Asturian stew), is incredibly good, and I'm just so happy here. I…

My First Week as a Pre-Med Intern in Spain

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Image Group dinner with GlobalWorks Pre-Med Shadowing peers ¡Hola! My name is Lindsay Wong, and I am a rising senior at the University of Oregon majoring in Human Physiology and minoring in Sociology, Psychology, and Chemistry! I am Chinese,…

New Experiences in Korea

two people stand take a picture in front of a sign that reads "Welcome to the 3rd infiltration"
Image My time studying abroad has been an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. During my time here, I have had the opportunity to visit many cities and landmarks I was excited to see. One of the most impactful experiences I have had was…

Halfway Through... Already?

a person in a sun hat points at a mesoamerican pyramid in the background
Image Alex visits El Cerrito, a Mesoamerican pyramid I don’t know whether to be excited that I’m halfway through the program or sad that the end’s creeping closer. It’s been a rollercoaster—full of ups, downs, victories, challenges, and a few…

My Journey to the University of Otago

Two people standing in front of a University of Otago sign and throw their "O"
Image My third day in Dunedin, visiting the beach! Hi! I'm Keke Singer, an enrolled tribal member of the Umatilla tribe in eastern Oregon. I am now a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and a minor in…

Week One in Singapore

Logan and three friends stand with an alley, Haji Lane, behind them
Hi everyone! My name is Logan Adams, and I’m Taiwanese, Chinese, Japanese, and American. My mom is half Taiwanese and half Chinese, and my dad is half Japanese and half American. Having a mix of identities like this makes me especially excited to be in Singapore for the summer - there’s probably no…