I leave for the US tomorrow, and I am full of bittersweet emotions. For my last blog post, I am…
Final travels
Hello, world! I am a little late with this blog post due to some unexpected health problems, but I have…
The life of an IRRI intern
Yes, believe it or not, I do in fact work full time, despite how my previous posts may seem. Considering…
A taste of the Philippines
One of the best parts of studying abroad is trying new foods. Here, I describe several unique foods that are…
5 tips for studying abroad
My experience in the Philippines is my second time studying in a foreign country for an extended amount of time…
My dream weekend
Anyone who knows me knows that: 1) I love being physically active, especially when the activity is outdoors, and 2)…
Four “Firsts” in the Philippines
I have been in the Philippines for almost two weeks now, and time is flying. Every day I am constantly…
The adventure begins
After a full day’s worth of traveling, the IWU group arrived to the Philippines on Monday. Luckily for the IRRI…
Welcome!
Hello, friends! As many of you probably know, on June 10th I depart for the Philippines, where I will be…