TED helps people around the world learn new languages!

TED today shares ideas from a broad spectrum — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Encouraging international blending, TEDBlog has released a new article about how to learn a new language. Some participants in TED’s Open Translation Project have shared their secrets to mastering a foreign language. They … Continue reading TED helps people around the world learn new languages!

Week 6 and final week of my International Intership in Costa Rica!

I am writing this last blog post from the comfort of my own home back in Florida. I had such an unforgettable and amazing experience and I am very thankful for that. I got to travel abroad and gain valuable work experience. During the last week I continued to assist with different weekly reports and … Continue reading Week 6 and final week of my International Intership in Costa Rica!

Too Many Words to Describe this Study Abroad Experience

The most exhilarating, emotional and evolving experience of my life. It is only natural for us to go into experiences in our lives with certain expectations and preconceived notions, but teaching in Jamaica was like no other experience that I have ever endured in my life and nothing that I had expected. The humanitarian literacy … Continue reading Too Many Words to Describe this Study Abroad Experience

Week 5 of my International Internship in Costa Rica complete! One more week!

I just completed my 5th week here working in Costa Rica. It has been a long journey but I am now starting my last and final week here before leaving back home to Florida. This week I am getting more and more tasks and projects to work on at work and I am feeling more … Continue reading Week 5 of my International Internship in Costa Rica complete! One more week!

There were many joyful moments during this trip and it is something that I will forever remember…

As I reflect on the time I spent in Jamaica for the Study Abroad Education program the one thing that sticks out is that there was a roller coaster of emotions. My arrival in Jamaica was fantastic and I was so excited to be there to help children with their reading skills. However, with things … Continue reading There were many joyful moments during this trip and it is something that I will forever remember…