13th, June 2019 This blog was created as one of the conditions for my being awarded the Global Gateway Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. I am fortunate to be studying at the …
pre-departure
Having the Best Problems in the World
7th, August 2019 The months leading up to my departure were rife with stress and problems. As an adult student, I had to relinquish my apartment of 9 years, re-home my pets, overcome some physical …
Introduction to My Study Abroad
I started my study abroad experience with packing. When I was packing, my friend told me that even though you want to take a lot of items, the reason why you are abroad is not …
The Final Countdown
Its official! I’m going to Spain in less than ONE week. Just as I have settled into UW-Madison, I will soon be pressing the reset button. Although I am so excited to go to Europe, …
Introduction and Pre-departure Post
Hello. My name is Taylor Eilers. I am many things, but I am not a writer. I am a loyal and dependable friend, socially anxious, a bit bossy, always on time, a daughter to the …
Pack Like a Pro
I am fortunate to say that living in Korea this semester is not the first time that I have lived abroad. This means that I have pretty much boiled down what to pack to a …
When Your Semester Begins in March (a Prologue)
Spring term at Korea University starts in March, a little before the cherry blossoms bloom. This means that while my friends in Madison have already begun their classes, and my friends studying abroad in Europe …
“Leed”-ing up to Leeds
The more that I prepare to leave for Leeds, the more I feel bittersweet about leaving. There are a lot of things I’m going to miss while I’m away, but there are also many things …
Why I’m Doing This
11/19/18 As I sit in the Historical Society Library, draining the last bit of coffee from my grande Starbucks cup, I realize that a worrier (like me) should never drink this much coffee on an …
See you in four months, America!
January 6th, 2019, the day I’ve been excitedly (and anxiously) waiting for to start my four-and-a-half month study abroad experience. I cannot believe how quickly this date came, and how short the holiday season felt at …