After a 22 hour flight. I am finally home! I’m very exhausted and jet lag already. Stepping into the cold weather in New Jersey, it amazes how I was in Thailand not long ago, enjoying the beautiful heat, wind, food, and culture. The two weeks spent in Thailand flew by incredibly fast. Studying abroad in […]
Days 10-14
Hello people! Tomorrow we leave to go back home, and it feels bittersweet. Although I miss my mom’s cooking, I’m gonna miss eating authentic Thai food, exploring new places with my wonderful peers, and studying at Mahidol University. The last few days, we felt like farmers. We had the chance to plant a garden at […]
Days 7-10
Hey guys! With no surprise, this week was a blast! Everyday in Thailand has been filled with cultural and academic learning opportunities that I will cherish forever. Today, we got to explore Thailand’s history, by visiting Hell-fire Pass, a railroad track constructed by prisoners captured by the Japanese army during the second World War. We […]
Days 4-6
Hi readers! Week one is over and there is so much to unpack! On our fourth day in Salaya, we took a boat ride across the Salaya river to a plethora local farms on a boat. Patty, a dietetic student, like myself, from Mahidol University gave us a tour of each farm, including a lotus […]
Days 1-3
Greetings from Thailand! I am writing this post 3 days after our arrival and excited to share my activities and thought thus far. After a long plane ride and much needed rest at your accommodations, we were ready to immerse ourselves into Thailand. We woke up in the morning and walked over to the 7 […]
Pre-Departure Post
Hi all! This winter I will be studying in Thailand. I am beyond thrilled to start this trip with my fellow classmates and professor. As a first generation college student, this experience is definitely out of my comfort zone, yet an exciting one to take part in. Not to mention, this is my first […]