Jayhawks Abroad Blog
Welcome to the Study Abroad and Global Engagement (SAGE) blog! Here you can find blogs written by KU study abroad students on a variety of topics, including identity abroad, travel tips, experiences abroad, and much more. Use the menu down below to filter blogs based on topic.
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How studying abroad has developed my connection to my heritage
If you asked me what my biggest regret in life was about a year and a half ago, I probably would've stared at you with a deep sadness in my eyes as I recounted every single decision that I had ever made. After a good while though, I would have said "quitting learning Mandarin Chinese."
Being adopted from China, my mother enrolled my siblings and me in Chinese language classes when I was in early grade school. However, as a child, I only saw my ethnicity as something that other kids taunted me for, so I rejected it and begged to quit Chinese classes.
Teaching Abroad - Education in Carpi, Italy
Some of the most important aspects of teaching abroad are personal growth and cultural immersion. Whether it comes from stepping out of my comfort zone to speak a new language with native speakers or trying to navigate a labyrinthine city, these experiences abroad have shaped who I am today. By…
Learning to travel
In the spring of 2024, I had the opportunity to study abroad in London, United Kingdom during the spring break. Studying abroad was something I thought I would never have the chance to do, but through KU, I was able to…
Adesoji’s encounter with Capoeira
When I decided to embark on my study abroad trip to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil over the winter break in 2023, I did not know that my foot was going to be set in the birthplace of modern Capoeira, Salvador. It marked my first…
LGBTQ+ Belgian Experience
When I studied in Brussels, Belgium as a lesbian, I had no idea what to expect. Everything I knew came from social media or people who studied abroad before. I heard that most places in Europe were progressive, but the culture was not the same. I was worried about going blind into this new…