Markets, Plays, and Festivals in Belgrade
As I sit down to write this blog, it’s still difficult to wrap my head around the fact that my two months here have come and gone. My time here has worked wonders for my language development.
The Architecture of St. Petersburg, Russia
As someone who loves architecture, I think the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia is one of the must-see places in the world. Thus, the Hermitage was one of the first museums I visited once I had my студенческий билет
Dan Davidson Fellowship Essay: Kristen Vierrether
This story was originally shared on February 21, 2020. During my two months studying in Taiwan, every second of the day I was immersed in the local community. From the time I walked out of my dorm, saying good morning to the guard on duty, to the time I went to sleep after watching local […]
Taiwan in Pictures
Taiwan has been a wonderfully fun experience for me. I have to say that I am satisfied with my time here.
Da Dong Shan
Where do I begin, to describe a country that’s changed me so much in two short trips? Perhaps a single day on a weekend will be a start.
Saying Yes to New Opportunities
Being my second time to Russia, I stepped off the plan with a very different mindset than I during my first stay in Russia. I am striving to be a “yes” man.
In Sickness and in Health
While I did not travel anywhere distant this spring break, which in Azerbaijan took place during the Novruz holiday, I had the opportunity to experience first-hand some fundamental Azerbaijani customs.
An Armenian Feast
After having been in Armenia for a little over two weeks now, I can safely say with confidence that Armenian hospitality is unmatched. After two very interesting encounters with Armenian people outside of Yerevan, away from the familiar comforts of my host family, I have been able to see a side of Armenia that I’ve only heard stories about.
Fulbright-Hays Scholarship Recipient Profile: Olivia Myers
Note: The Spring 2020 semester was interrupted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Participants returned home in the middle of the semester and continued their studies remotely. Olivia Myers reflects on her experience while on the Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program in Moscow as a Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad scholarship recipient. This story was […]
Fulbright-Hays Scholarship Recipient Profile: Adam Landau
Adam Landau reflects on his experience while on the Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program in Moscow as a Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad scholarship recipient. This story was originally shared on August 18, 2020. My time in Moscow was incredibly beneficial to me, both academically and personally. Before I arrived in Russia, I had studied […]