The road less traveled...
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1M ago
    Around the UK...             ☆ ° 。⋆⸜ ? listening to anything by the Cranberries           During my first semester abroad, I was able to visit multiple neighboring countries. The travel time as well as the costs are so much less than in the States so it's definitely something you should take advantage of. Through most of my travels my friends and I took Ryanair, which is an affordable airline where I could get tickets for like $25!  Out of the many cool places that you could travel to, fo ..read more
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Must See Art In Madrid
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2M ago
 Must See Art In Madrid There's nothing I love more than strolling around an art gallery by myself with no rush. It puts me in a creative mindset where I feel endlessly inspired for my next projects. As an arts and markets major I was so excited to see the new world of paintings available to view in Spain. With Madrid as the capital I was in the perfect place to see some amazing Spanish art. Below is a list of my favorite museums and a must see list for an art lover like myself.  Museo Del Prado: This one is a no-brainer and I visited about 10 times throughout my semester abroad ..read more
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Fall Semester in Italy
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2M ago
Ciao my name is Lizbeth and this past fall semester I studied abroad in Milan, Italy. I studied at Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and it is one of HPU’s exchange partner schools! Studying abroad has been one of the best adventures of my life and I feel so grateful that I took that leap of faith. This experience was truly enlightening and daring. I learned so much about myself and the world! When it came to housing my school didn't offer it for international students so my friend and I used spotahome (definitely recommended) to get an apartment for the semester and it worked out great ..read more
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A very London fall
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2M ago
There are many tiny joys that we miss in Hawai'i, in the season of fall. The cool weather, the ability to wear multiple layers without looking (or feeling) crazy, escaping the cold into warm cafes and bookstores, and most importantly, the beautiful fall colors! So when I made the decision to move to London for my Sophomore year, I expected to arrive in chilly English late-September... I couldn't be more wrong.  The air was humid and hot, at least hotter than I expected with my sweatshirt and jean jacket combo.  I kid you not, if you do come to London around September time do not th ..read more
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My First Semester Recap - Abroad in Nagoya, Japan
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3M ago
I'll start this off with a brief self-introduction.      Hello, to those who may find this post, my name is Ma'ila Kambel. I am from Oahu, Hawaii and as of writing this post, I am a Junior  / 3rd year student at Hawaii Pacific University. I started my journey abroad on August 24th, 2023 (technically the 25th given the timezone changes), heading to Nagoya, Japan, where I'd be attending Nagoya University of Foreign Studies [名古屋外国語大学], or NUFS for short. Dorming - NUFS International House     At NUfS, for study abroad students, there are 3 dorms to choose f ..read more
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My Time In Madrid Spain
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3M ago
 Reflection On My Study Abroad Experience- Getting to Madrid Tips / Spanish Phrases to know Going into this experience I knew it would be challenging for me as I have never travelled outside the country before and can often get very confused when it comes to directions and new systems. Traveling to Spain in particular is a struggle if you do not know Spanish. There were many times where people tried to talk to me and I could not understand a word of what they were saying. This made me feel embarrassed and like I did not deserve to be there. I would say study, study, study spanish ..read more
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Untraditionally Abroad
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3M ago
 Embarking on a semester abroad is challenging; however, going abroad to three different countries is even more challenging. This intensive, semester-long program - 16 academic credits, three developing contexts in the global south, cross-cultural learning, geographical differences, stark contrasts, and vast disparities in each context. How do we even dive into the complexities of each culture? Have I processed everything that has happened? Will I grasp what experiences we lived? Vietnam is one of the most beautiful countries where tradition has seamlessly blended with modernity. Hanoi h ..read more
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Quito/Ecuador
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3M ago
 Quito/Ecuador Experience     Hi guys! I'm Andres Manzano Zambrano and through Universidad de San Francisco de Quito and HPU I got to study abroad in Ecuador. I could not have predicted how amazing my time there would have been through the program.  Quito     At the beginning I was bummed to find out that the program was 2 months in Quito and 2 1/2 months in Galapagos. I thought I was gonna spend my entire time in Galapagos, but it turns out that was the best pacing for the program.       How classes work for study abroad students is ..read more
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Knowledge gained after two months in Tokyo
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5M ago
 Hello, my name is Makayla Martinez. Just a little bit about me, I am currently a Junior studying abroad at Toyo University in Tokyo, Japan. I am a Criminal Justice major and a Japanese minor at HPU. At the time that I am writing this, I have almost been in Japan for two months! Though I have not been here long, I have both had so many amazing opportunities as well as learned so much through trial and error. While I am having the time of my life, there was many challenges I had to face. I hope that this post helps give an insight to students who are looking at studying at Toyo University ..read more
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Solo Adventures/Tips and Tricks for Solo Traveling! :)
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7M ago
 Hi everyone! My name is Kayleigh Mosher, and I spent 6 months studying in Alicante, Spain. Between January and June of 2023, I traveled to 6 countries: Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Morocco. An important goal of mine was to solo travel in Europe. While I was across the pond, I went on a few solo trips and some of my favorites were Barcelona, Valencia, and Paris! I hope sharing my experiences and tips will help you when you decide to study abroad and/or solo travel!  Picasso Museum - Barcelona, Spain Traveling alone can be a scary yet transformative experienc ..read more
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