For the past four weeks, I have been living and working at the American School of Classical Studies in Ancient Corinth doing research for...

After a 3 year hiatus, I have finally arrived back in Turkey to excavate again! This time I'm here with my friend Robyn from my MA cohort...

I'm writing this final post from the comfort of my very own kitchen, which means that the adventure is finally over. I have lots to say...

The morning after friendsgiving, about half of our group took a trip to Iguazu Falls. Since I am not able to get a yellow fever vaccine,...

We started our second week in Buenos Aires with a bang! Or should I say a Bomba? On Monday night, Hernan took us to the Konex Cultural...

Our first week in Buenos Aires was off to a majorly sleepy start. It took us 24 hours of flying to make it here from Beijing, and oh man...

I know I'm a bit behind on posting - as I write this, I'm already sitting in my apartment in Buenos Aires! Our last two weeks in China...

It feels impossible that as I write this post we have already passed the halfway point of our time in China. Ever since leaving Tanzania,...

Last week was definitely one of my favorites of Global so far, although our arrival was a bit of a shock for the whole group. One member...

After saying goodbye to our friends at Mwangaza we hopped on a flight to Zanzibar for a much needed fall break! The airport was a little...

The "slogan" of sorts for those who choose to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro is "Pole pole." It is emblazoned across hats, t-shirts, and pretty...

It's not like I've ever needed proof that women are incredible, but my experience this past Friday absolutely blew me away! Daudi, one of...

On Saturday twelve people crammed into an eight seat van and drove two hours to Rundagai village. The other half of the group had visited...

Did you know that wine and beer can be made from bananas? Neither did I until this past Saturday! Our group of 20 split in half to go...

I'm writing this post on the porch of our dormitory at the Mwangaza Center, our home base for our month in Arusha, Tanzania. Mwangaza is...

It’s official, Global Semester has begun! Over the course of the semester, 19 other Oles and I will be traveling to 6 countries: France,...

To stand at the sea's edge Is to stare into the faces of the old gods At first in awe And then with laughter when the water Leaps up to...

It's hard to believe that my time in Turkey has come to a close. I've been home for a week now, and it still feels a little strange not...

On Saturday we journeyed up into the mountains for the annual summer highland festival. After several hours of driving through pine...

I've posted a lot this summer about my experiences and excursions in Turkey, but I'm realizing that I haven't talked at all about my...