Hello everyone! This will be my final blog for the first semester. A semester in which I met amazing people from across the globe, traveled both in and outside of Ireland, and saw sites I only thought existed on postcards. Before traveling abroad I thought my identity could be defined within certain parameters like “sister”…
Month: January 2019
Pre-Departure Blog to UK!
I have traveled a fair bit in my lifetime and have had the opportunity to visit places such as China, Madagascar, Canada, Morocco, and Italy, among a few. These experiences have greatly impacted my own identity as a global citizen and affected my understanding of the world I share with others. In addition, as a Chinese…
Returning Home & Identity
Returning from a semester abroad, and in my case eight months of traveling, has culminated an identity crisis for me. I do believe identity influences the lens which we view the world through, but identity is also malleable. With every day that I spent in a new place, my identity shifted slightly. Now that I…
Last weeks in London
As my time in London comes to an end, I have been spending my last few weeks wisely. I figured when I first arrived in London I would have done all of the touristy things by this point, but I have been saving them for nearly my whole trip. After work I have been exploring…
T- 1 Day
Departure for London is less than one week away. Half of my bags are packed, and well let’s just say the other half are getting there. Although I’m excited for what’s to come, understandably, I also a little nervous. I’m an American college student embarking on a five and half month journey in one of…
Roma Is Homa
As the final weeks of study abroad come to an end, I suddenly feel a pang of sadness. Italy, in a mere 3 months, has become home. Quickly, I realized that I have learned more than what I could have ever dreamed of. I am now able to ask for directions and ingredients at the…
A Migrant Perspective
Earlier in this journey, I wrote about migrants and refugees in Morocco. This community has played a big role in my experiences in Morocco, and as I get to know more migrants and refugees in this part of the world, my perspective continues to evolve. One of my preconceptions about Morocco was that Moroccans didn’t…