Not-so-recently I flew Air Canada from Toronto to Chicago (on the first leg of the journey to Alaska. This story is a bit of a departure from my usual travel blog, but it’s been nine months and I’m still thinking about it. I arrived at the airport, my two-checked bags and carry-on in hand, and … Continue reading Air Canada
Category: Hmm….
What is nature, really?
As I delve further into my work exploring cultural ecosystems, I wanted to write out some short essays on what I’ve learned so far. Just to make sure I’ve learned something. In this post, I’ll consider what it means to interpret nature and the value of having guided experiences in nature. Since so much of … Continue reading What is nature, really?
Work a job you love…
You know what they say! This summer I was lucky enough to land a job reading and analyzing science fiction. Truly a dream come true. Alongside a professor at my university, and part of a larger project called Manufactured Ecosystems I analyze how emerging technologies may affect the deliverance of cultural ecosystem services by finding … Continue reading Work a job you love…
Travel is not necessarily the *best* way to get out of your comfort zone
September 2023 “We’ve landed in Vancouver, it’s 8:33 am on the local time zone and 16 degrees Celsius,” the pilot announced over the intercom. I peered out the window, looking at the grey tarmac and flashing lights around the plane. I had yearned for this moment for weeks, and now that it was here, … Continue reading Travel is not necessarily the *best* way to get out of your comfort zone
Rotary Trainings: What to Learn
some pickles I have with blanket advice taught at many Outbound Training sessions “Always say Yes, to everything”, they tell you in the trainings. No offense to Rotary, but this is not great advice. In principle, it makes sense, and in the first few months it is crucial; if you decline opportunities because you're tired, … Continue reading Rotary Trainings: What to Learn
Videos, Presentations, and Slideshow Archives
Videos: August September October November December (for the rest of the videos, check out my Youtube channel) 2019. 12. 14 Christmas Lights in Taipei Beavertales Slides: Culture Fair Presentations: 1st Month 2nd Month 2.5nd Month 3rd Month 4th Month 5th Month 6th Month 7th Month About Taiwan (English)
Read Our Beaver Tales
What's a Beavertale, you ask? No, I'm not talking about the delicious Canadian dessert. District 7080 has Outbound exchange students write open letters home at 3 points in their year abroad. The letters, called "Beaver Tales", are posted on the District 7080 website. They act as a great memoir for us, an update for our … Continue reading Read Our Beaver Tales
Advice from Exchange Students
Here you can find general advice other exchange students have given to me. I hope this helps! In Preparation For Exchange Study the language of your host country as much as possible!!!Write down your goals for exchange. Then write a letter to yourself outlining those goals and what you hope to achieve on exchange. Have … Continue reading Advice from Exchange Students
Exchange Student Blogs
Lots of exchange students have blogs!! Here's some links to some that I have read that are really good! I took inspiration from some of them to make my blog. Click on the blog name in blue to be taken to it. (There are also BeaverTales, stories written by exchange students from my district.) Sayonara … Continue reading Exchange Student Blogs
Thank you, exchange students
Thank you to all the exchange students in District 7080, who have made the first year of exchange, my year as an Outbound, already more amazing than I could have ever imagined. I am going to miss you guys so much. It almost scares me how much I am going to miss you guys - … Continue reading Thank you, exchange students
Serena Around the World 