Learning Russian was a continuing lesson in learning to laugh at myself. Whether learning how to jokingly discuss bathroom problems or making awkward mistakes, I continually put my foot in my mouth. For example, one week after I got to…
Kyrgyz Wife Material
It is interesting to experience other cultures’ perception of both age and gender while studying abroad. As a female, nontraditional student studying abroad, I knew it would be challenging, but I was still surprised by the differences when I got…
Southeast Asian Food Tour
What is Bak Kut Teh? Ever heard of Babi Guling? How about Hainanese Chicken Rice? Peranakan Laksa? Well ladies and gentleman, get ready for a food tour that will put “travel to Southeast Asia” on your bucket list (if it…
SG50 Ceremony (The Practice)
My first full day in Singapore! I was super excited to be a tourist in the country I would call home until December. My mom flew to Singapore with me to make sure I got settled and also to do…
Funding Your Study Abroad
Study abroad. It’s a nice way that rich students do to pass the time before they graduate, right? No one else can do that thing. Wrong, my friends. Not only are there a regular cornucopia of scholarships and opportunities out…
A Dramatic “Reading”
Dear Readers, Joe Lilek, here. Here are some October highlights: visited to Oxford on 10/5 took three trips to London in one week saw a play at the National Theatre explored the Tate Modern art museum became a world record…
Ask Us Anything: Study Abroad Info Panels Fall 2015
For those of you planning your journey abroad, the Office of Study Abroad and the Study Abroad Student Leaders are offering panel sessions for students to attend and ask us anything! These sessions will consist of students who have been…
View from my Office
This summer, we’re hosting a View from My Office Photo Contest. All KU students interning abroad are encouraged to enter. The winning photo will be featured in our Jayhawks Abroad magazine (which is distributed in the UDK), on our…
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,…
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…