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Finding My Queer Community Abroad

The following article was written by Jordan Sparrow, a KU alum who studied abroad in Costa Rica for 3 consecutive semesters during his undergraduate career. In January 2010, I embarked on the most transformative experience of my life: studying abroad…

Jackie LangdonJune 25, 2020June 25, 2020 Central America, Identity Abroad, LGBTQ+
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Study Abroad Fair
Study Abroad Fair

Study Abroad Fair

KU is known for its rich traditions, our personal favorite being study abroad. One in every four Jayhawks study abroad at some point during their collegiate career. With programs in over 70 different countries, there is a lot of information…

Jackie LangdonJuly 16, 2015July 16, 2015 General Info
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Top Places to Visit in Costa Rica
Top Places to Visit in Costa Rica

Top Places to Visit in Costa Rica

When you are thinking of countries with accessible travel abroad, Central America may not be the first place to come to mind. However after living in Costa Rica for nearly 7 months, I found out how affordable and accessible different towns,…

Jackie LangdonJuly 1, 2015July 1, 2015 Central America, Other Stuff
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How to Use Your Study Abroad Experience in a Job Interview
How to Use Your Study Abroad Experience in a Job Interview

How to Use Your Study Abroad Experience in a Job Interview

Students who study abroad are more likely to get a job and into the graduate school of their choice post-graduation. Here are a few tips on how to utilize your study abroad experience in an interview. 1. Boost your resume…

Jackie LangdonMay 7, 2015May 7, 2015 Other Stuff
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A Day in the Life… of a Peer Advisor
A Day in the Life… of a Peer Advisor

A Day in the Life… of a Peer Advisor

As peer advisors, we often are the first contact that students meet with in our office. Our primary responsibility is to advise all walk-in appointments. The students who we talk to are at various stages in the study abroad application…

Jackie LangdonMarch 26, 2015March 27, 2015 Other Stuff
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Three Best Friends
Three Best Friends

Three Best Friends

When I was preparing to go to Costa Rica, I was anxious to live with a host family. I began to doubt that I could effectively use Spanish to communicate with the people I would spend 6.5 months with. All I knew about my family members were…

Jackie LangdonNovember 3, 2014November 3, 2014 Central America, Language, Other Stuff
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The Voice Within
The Voice Within

The Voice Within

Raising your hand takes a lot of courage. It is easy to take this liberty for granted when you are in a familiar classroom environment. I have always been an active participant in my classes, but in Costa Rica I…

Jackie LangdonOctober 7, 2014October 7, 2014 Central America, Other Stuff
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