This past weekend, another student teacher and I explored Pulau Ubin, a Singaporean island just off the coast of the mainland. The island was advertised as rustic and relaxed, which we found it to be. It was enjoyable to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city for the day. We …
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Combined Christian Ball – The CCB
I wanted to grow. I wanted to be pushed. I wanted to step outside of my comfort zone. Those are a few of the many reasons I chose to study abroad. It’s funny how quickly I forget them on a day-to-day basis… Several of my friends from Church and Bible study had been bugging …
A Progressive Time – #FeesMustFall
On Thursday, September 15th, I attended a mass meeting led by student and worker protesters declaring that they would be shutting the University of Cape Town down in order to protest some of the stated injustices occurring at UCT. And that they did. Since that Thursday meeting, I have not had classes and UCT has …
Bags are packed, wheels are up, and Allegiant is on!
My study abroad journey has finally begun. After a whole two days of packing, including re-packing one suitcase around 10 times and a few drops of sweat along the way, I am all set to go. My dad helped me put both of the suitcases, one carryon and a personal item (which is really a …
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My Freshenior Year
Last year, during the Hope College 201 5 Orientation, I helped move some incoming students into their residential halls, most of whom were freshmen. As I interacted with students and “people-watched” from afar, I saw many typical “freshmen” occurrences. I saw the awkward interactions of students meeting their roommates for the first time. I saw …
Interning Abroad
Before leaving for Berlin I was made aware that my program offered internships during our time abroad. Like everything else, I knew I had to take advantage of this opportunity. I imagined how much of a truly invaluable experience it would be, so I began the process. While filling out the questionnaire I was torn …
That Day
It was November 24. The air inside the cafe was cold. It had been raining all day and winter had finally arrived. We sat around the table. All nine of us a bit quiet, not quite knowing what to say. Rhiana spoke up and asked Mounir if he was alright. His response almost brought tears to …
Visiting “Africa”
People assume and learn certain things about “Africa” from society and predispositions in the United States, but I find many of these “facts” to be unfairly assumed or slightly ridiculous. When I decided to study abroad in Botswana, I kept saying I am going to study abroad in AFRICA! Well, guess what guys? I wasn’t …
Explore the World! Study Abroad Application Deadline for Fall 2014 & Academic Year 2014-15
Pick up your application in the Fried International Center!!! Explore the World! Explore your Options!
From around the world…..
Happy New Year to all of you!! The spring semester is about to start and our study abroad students are heading out into the world…. as we hop around the globe, Hope College students will be found in cities such as Brussels, Monte Verde, Seville, Auckland, Sienna, Sydney, London, Gaborone, Paris, Tokyo, York, Seoul, Cape …
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