I’m not a numbers person. Give me a chart, a graph, a photo, or anything else, I can usually figure out what is going on. But just numbers? They aren’t that helpful to me. But …
Abby Gadbois
If You Love Somebody, Let Them Go…
Last year, I got a job at Macy’s because I needed to do fun things like eat and pay rent. To be fair, the job wasn’t terrible. I learned a lot about bedding and china …
50 Things to Know About Hong Kong
1) Hong Kong is not the same as the rest of China. They are very very proud of their individuality and identity. 2) Mandarin won’t get you very far here. Character recognition (especially traditional characters) …
Hong Kong University of Stress and Tension?
Imagine, for a moment, the stereotypical Chinese exchange student at UW-Madison. Hardworking, quiet, hangs out with the mass of other Chinese exchange students in the library on weekends, and destroys every grading curve in your …
Creative Hong Kong
Hong Kong has developed a reputation of being filled with suits rushing about trying to make millions of dollars and their rich tai-tai’s spending money like its going out of style. And, to be honest, …
Why I Study Chinese (And You Can Too!)
In high school, I resented being forced to study Spanish. I hated Spanish in middle school, and I was prepared to do almost anything to avoid studying it again in high school. I say almost, …
For My Grandpa…
Back in the beginning stages of planning everything, when China was just this crazy idea in the back of my mind, I came up with a list of a million reasons not to go. Why …
Silver Linings
Study abroad is the best time of your life. This is when you make memories you will cherish for the rest of your life. Your friends and family are cheering you on from back home. …
Study Abroad New Year’s Resolutions
The last couple of months have absolutely flown by. The holiday season has always been my favorite time of year. This is my first time abroad for Thanksgiving, my birthday, and Christmas, and it was …
Exploring Community and Culture Through Exchange
Classes are over, and I’m already beginning to prep for final exams. It still feels like I’m just getting my bearings in Hong Kong, but the year is already half-way over! Anyway, I really wanted …