I miss Ecuador :(

Written by:Cassidy Eastman Major: Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Program: Quito, Ecuador Over the past few weeks, I have had plenty of time to reflect and reminisce about my time in Ecuador, yet I am still at a loss for words. I have been to many family gatherings where everyone is asking me how it…

¡Las Islas Galápagos!

Written by: Cassidy Eastman Major:Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Program: Quito, Ecuador In our program, we have classes Monday through Thursday and Friday to Sunday off. We decided to take advantage of these weekends off and do some extra traveling, which I highly suggest! My favorite trip that we made was to the Galápagos Islands!…

Cost of Living in Ecuador

Written by: Cassidy Eastman Major: Speech Pathology and Audiology Program: Spanish in Quito, Ecuador One thing that I have noticed since being in Ecuador is that the cost of living is way lower than in Kalamazoo, with the exception of clothing, shoes and such (but that was mostly irrelevant to me). First, the food was…

Meeting My Family

Written by: Cassidy Eastman Major: Speech Pathology and Audiology Program: Spanish in Quito, Ecuador When I finally made it to the Quito airport, my host father was there waiting for me with open arms, despite the fact that it was 1:00 am. On the ride home, he kept telling me how excited him and his…

Media Ethics in London!!!

Written By: Kaley Kelly Major: Communication Studies Program: Media Ethics in London     Hello once again my fellow Broncos! I’ve currently been in London now studying abroad for almost two weeks. Studying Media Ethics in London while representing Western Michigan University has exceeded every expectation I had before departing for this glorious journey abroad….

Solution to Missing My Pets While Abroad in Japan

Written by: Grace Gettig Major: Japanese and Global and International Studies Program: Ritsumeikan University Being in Japan for a year also meant being away from my family’s pets for a year. We’ve had animals around since I was 10 years old or so. It can be hard not having a furry friend around to cuddle….

My Experience With a Mental Health Clinic in Tokyo

Written by: Grace Gettig Major: Japanese and Global and International Studies Program: Ritsumeikan University I’d like to share my experience with the American Clinic Tokyo with you guys, just in case it could help anyone studying abroad in Tokyo. I know this isn’t the funnest thing to talk about, but you need to take care…

Londonmazoo: Surprising Similarities between London and Kalamazoo

Written by: Joshua Sanchez Major: Film, Video, & Media Studies Program: Media Ethics in London As a fan of city and small-town life, I was quick to adapt to the new beat of London city life. Despite the differences of a new culture and environment, there are plenty of touches of American life or Kalamazoo…

Group Dynamics

Kathryn Elms Major: Organizational Communication Program: Spanish in Quito, Ecuador We’re towards the end of our trip now, and the flight home looms closer every day. I am ecstatic. I miss my family and my friends. I’m looking forward to the second half of summer and my job. I’ve loved being here in Ecuador, and…

So I’m Home, Now What?

Kathryn Elms Major: Organizational Communication Program: Spanish in Quito, Ecuador Flying home, I had a layover in Miami before arriving at O’hare airport in Chicago. My brother met me at the airport around 8:30 pm, and we were able to catch up while waiting for my luggage. We left O’hare around midnight, and arrived home…

Pilot: Pre-Departure to Spain

Yoanna Chavez Major: Biomedical Science Minors: Chemistry Spanish Global International Studies Studying Abroad in Santander Spain I’m going on an adventure! I am nervous, scared, curious, and excited for this new adventure I am going on. I will be studying abroad in Santander, Spain. I chose this location because I always dreamed of visiting Spain,…

Seeking Spain

Madeline Peterson Spanish, Ceramics Santander Summer 2019 About six months ago I expressed to my Mom the desire to study abroad in Santander, Spain. In an effort to receive both a degree in Ceramics and Spanish in a timely manner, I figured that studying abroad during the summer would be the perfect opportunity. Of course…