Study Abroad Category
My Month in Ecuador (thank you Vandy!)
Nov. 8, 2015—This summer I went to Ecuador for a month, thanks to a program in Vandy's OACS (Office of Active Citizenship and Service). This program taught me more than I could have asked for. We had a reunion dinner to reflect on our experience, and I was asked to write a speech. Here it is!
All Roads Lead to Rome (& Vanderbilt)
Oct. 15, 2015—Whether its Rome or Vanderbilt, a good tour can make all the difference.
Just Another Manic Monday
Dec. 19, 2014—Experience the exciting conclusion to a day of the week that is mondane but certainly not mundane!
En France, En Français!
Dec. 12, 2014—Vanderbilt has a unique collection of study abroad programs that enables students to extend their Vanderbilt experience to beyond the borders of Nashville, Tennessee and the United States.
Jae Goes to Bolivia: The Miracle [Part 8]
Aug. 15, 2014—With school starting back up, the big question I ask everyone is, "What was your single greatest moment of the summer?" It's much more fun than simply asking what someone did over the summer and I get to hear about the exciting parts of people's live. My last week in Bolivia gave me my "single greatest moment."
Jae Goes to Bolivia: Exploring Tarija [Part 7]
Aug. 7, 2014—One of the main things you really want to do when studying abroad is to experience the city itself and soak in all the new culture that surrounds you. Accompanied by my two fellow students, we soaked in plenty.
Jae Goes to Bolivia: Country Roads [Part 6]
Jul. 21, 2014—During my second week, my designated rotation was at a small general clinic out of the city limits. As the locals call it: el campo, the countryside.
Tips for International Travel
Jul. 19, 2014—So that you can prepare as much as possible for your next trip abroad, I share my mistakes and triumphs in the world of airlines, travel companions, and free time.
Jae Goes to Bolivia: The Dragonfly [Part 5]
Jun. 28, 2014—In the mornings I went to the Plataforma to observe the physicians, in the afternoons it was a completely different story as the group went to help at... The Dragonfly
Jae Goes to Bolivia: Chagas [Part 4]
Jun. 21, 2014—Soon, it was time to get started with the program. I had missed my first two days due to the flight issues but I was all ready to get started. My first week began at "La Plataforma de Chagas" (Chagas Platform)