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Travel Notes

A quick post here only in English before my word goes French for a while. I am currently sitting at the airport in Paris (CDG) wondering what I got myself into. Maybe it’s the dazed look in my eyes or the…

The night before takeoff

It is finally happening!! Finals are finally over and I am now a senior, but most importantly, I am going to Shanghai tomorrow! After being worn out by the last few weeks of school, this sense of adventure had revitalized…

Hey there, Haiti!

In August of 2013 I was fresh of the plane from a short term trip to Haiti and ready to conquer the world, knowing of my desire to work internationally but clueless to what that would look like. In fact, I…

On y va/Bring it on

Je suis prêt de voyager. Je pense que je me suis préparé bien. Il y a une limite de préparation, je ne sais plus des choses à faire. Comme j’ai dit, la langue est la chose dont j’ai peur, mais…

Getting Ready!

Hello! I’m excited to be writing my first of many posts for my Lumos adventure. I will arrive in Kenya in less than a month, which is frighteningly soon. I’m looking forward to returning to an area of the world…

Shanghai 2017: Week (-3)

My journey thus far: 2014: I entered my freshman year at Belmont University with immediate intentions to study abroad. I was set on staying a semester in Seville for my Sophomore year, but due to several circumstances, it never happened.…

Month Six

This, friends, is my wonderful month six (click here). Absolutely my favorite video I’ve made so far. What a lovely little home and a beautiful transient family I’ve found here.

Des Pensées/Initial Thoughts

Mon voyage commence dans un mois. Je ne suis pas sûr si je suis prêt. J’ai peur de parler français tout le temps quand je serai là, personne ne parlera anglais. En préparation de voyager au Sénégal, j’ai lu un…

Month Five video is UP

Month Five Video: India feat. Singapore Edition!!! This is Raja Kumari, an Indian-American rapper. She is very talented. Check her out. Uploading was a particular struggle bus this time around, but I like you guys and I like India and you…

An African Wedding 03/09/2017

My dear Grandmother’s friend had a friend who lived with her in the US when he came to America for college many years ago. He is originally from Tanzania and actually invited me to his nephews wedding! He is the…