The Honeymoon Phase

Just as I was told by my study abroad advisor,  I was on top of the world and overwhelmingly excited the first few weeks being here in Scotland.

This was the “honeymoon phase” of my transition into my life here in Scotland, and it ended abruptly.

Money, Money, Money: Tips To Help With Study Abroad Finances

Hello everyone! Getting ready for studying abroad can be so stressful because it seems like there are so many aspects you need to consider.

One of those aspects I am sure everyone is at least a little stressed about is finances, a.k.a. money.

The Value Of Being A Tourist

Going to a place where you don’t understand the language, can’t read a map, don’t know what you’re eating, let alone what street you’re on, can be very frightening.

While in Munich, Germany over the weekend for Oktoberfest, I realized how difficult it truly is to be a tourist, but how fun it can be when you finally figure it out. 

“Sciencing” in Japan

Hello all! My name is Sara, a third year student at SDSU majoring in biochemistry and minoring in Chinese.

I recently finished a research summer program, the Amgen Scholars Program, in Japan. Thanks to the Amgen Foundation, I was able to conduct research at the laboratory of plasma membrane and nuclear signaling at Kyoto University, under the guidance of Yoshimura-sensei and Kumeta-sensei. I made a brief video about my experiences in Japan, such as visiting temples and shrines, attending scientific seminars, and attending field trips with my program, etc. I hope you enjoy watching it! Please feel free to ask questions or comment about my experiences.

 

A Change in Scenery: Ribeirao Preto, Brazil

It has been two weeks since I left England. Only one week ago I turned in my final term paper and officially completed my final coursework at the University of Leicester.

Although I loved the courses I was enrolled in, I am relieved to be free of it all. And with that freedom comes a change in scenery: Ribeirao Preto, Brazil.