For many people, special events and holidays are some of the most memorable aspects of any travel experience. When studying abroad, sharing special occasions with people from your host country is an incredible way to bond, celebrate, and get out of your comfort zone. During my time in Tanzania, I had several opportunities to do… Read More Celebrations Abroad
While all my OU friends were tweeting out complaints about having Monday and Tuesday classes during Thanksgiving week, I was sitting in my bed alone eating olive oil flavored Lays potato chips—the closest I would get to an American Thanksgiving. I did not have anything close to a traditional Thanksgiving, but since coming here I… Read More Alternative Thanksgiving
My family, like most, has a Thanksgiving tradition. Every year, we drive into a little corner of Indiana and spend the weekend visiting and eating (mostly eating) with the entirety of my Mom’s side of the family. This year, the tradition lives on without me. I wasn’t expecting this to be a hard thing for… Read More What it’s like to spend holidays abroad
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