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Arriving in Beijing

Posted on August 31, 2015

If we’re talking nerves, I didn’t have them when I first arrived. I had everything packed, twice. Before I left the states, my parents gave me an old SIM card from a Chinese phone carrier …

Posted in Academic Year 2015-2016, Asia, China, Returned Student, Tammy TianTagged arrival, Beijing, china, International Academic Programs, study abroad, Tammy Tian, Tsinghua University, UW-madison

It’s An Acquired Taste!

Posted on July 27, 2015

Brisbane! You’ve already excited and terrified me! My experience got off to an amusing start upon my arrival to the suburban house of a close friend of mine. We talked and we caught up and …

Posted in Australia, Fall 2015, Oceania, Returned Student, Tori KusiakTagged arrival, Australia, Brisbane, International Academic Programs, study abroad, Tori Kusiak, University of Queensland, UW-madison1 Comment

Arrival

Posted on June 26, 2015

7:55 AM ALMT, June 22, 2015 – Almaty, Kazakhstan I’m currently sitting in my room that my host family has graciously provided me. It’s quaint; there’s a bed, small desk, and some cabinet space for …

Posted in Asia, Garrett Frankson, Kazakhstan, Returned Student, Summer 2015Tagged Almaty, arrival, banya, Garrett Frankson, International Academic Programs, Kazakhstan, study abroad, UW-madison

Afrika: Mwanzo Mpya 1

Posted on June 11, 2015

I MADE IT Hujambo! I have officially made it to Tanzania! And let me tell you, this still doesn’t seem real. Let me tell you how the journey has been going so far: Sunday morning …

Posted in Africa, Amanda Borkowski, Returned Student, Summer 2015, TanzaniaTagged Amanda Borkowski, arrival, International Academic Programs, Rhotia, SFS, study abroad, Tanzania, The Moyo Hills Camp, UW-madison

Ni Hao, Shanghai

Posted on May 27, 2015

I arrived at the airport around 8:00AM and gathered with the fifteen in my group. After checking my bags and hugging my mom goodbye, I gathered with my group and we all made our way …

Posted in Asia, China, Rebecca Wanta, Returned Student, Summer 2015Tagged arrival, china, International Academic Programs, Rebecca Wanta, Shanghai, study abroad, UW Global Gateway, UW-madison

First Impressions

Posted on May 26, 2015

It’s been almost three full days since I landed in China. I am completely blown away by how much I love it. After spending eleven hours waiting at PEK with my fellow weary badgers, staring …

Posted in Annie Johnston, Asia, China, Returned Student, Summer 2015Tagged Annie Johnston, arrival, china, International Academic Programs, study abroad, Tianjin, UW-madison1 Comment

Behind the Museum Glass

Posted on February 24, 2015

I raised my hands above my head and placed my feet over the footprints painted on the floor as a TSA agent turned on the machine to see what I was made of. Having been …

Posted in Europe, Netherlands, Paul Van Vliet, Returned Student, Spring 2014, Spring 2015Tagged arrival, International Acadmic Programs, Netherlands, Paul Van Vliet, Utrecht, UW-madison

La Dolce Vita (August 31)

Posted on September 2, 2014

Four days in, I finally have a feel for Rome. I’ve wandered enough, gotten lost enough, gone on enough mandatory tours to know that most winding roads will lead to where-I-need-to-go in Rome. I find …

Posted in Andie Burjek, Europe, Fall 2014, Italy, Returned StudentTagged Andie Burjek, arrival, International Academic Programs, Italy, Rome, start of program, study abroad, UW-madison

Travel Tips from a 外国人

Posted on June 2, 2014

After a hectic week-and-a-half in Tianjin, filled with meeting people, learning how to ride the subway, breaking through the language barrier, and adjusting to the 13-hour leap ahead while adopting a class schedule, I think …

Posted in Asia, Briana Reilly, China, Returned Student, Summer 2014Tagged arrival, Briana Reilly, china, International Academic Programs, study abroad, Tianjin, UW-madison1 Comment

Day 1 – We´re Not in Wisconsin Anymore

Posted on June 2, 2014

May 26th, 2014 Yesterday, I arrived in Ecuador. The first difference I noticed was the air. It wasn´t cleaner or of better quality like I expected (as far as I could tell). It was just …

Posted in Brian Brito, Central/South America, Ecuador, Returned Student, Summer 2014Tagged arrival, Brian Brito, Ecuador, International Academic Programs, Quito, study abroad, UW-madison
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