Featured Writers
Avia Weber
University of Pennsylvania
Shanghai, China | DEI Blogger
I am a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, double majoring in Psychology and International Relations with minors in French, East Asian Languages & Civilizations (Chinese Studies), and Consumer Psychology. Beyond academics, I am also an undergraduate researcher and founder of an international non-profit amplifying adoption awareness awareness and rights education.
Christie Hicks
Olivet Nazarene University
Tokyo, Japan
I am a sophomore in college pursuing a degree in Studio Arts. I have moved around the United States a lot and lived in Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming, and Illinois. My favorite things to do are draw and write. I love anime and cartoons and want to become an animator in the future.
Levi McCollum
Eckerd College
Gold Coast, Australia
Hey! I’m Levi. I grew up in a small town in PA but have always found myself heading towards the beach. My love for the beach brought me across the East Coast in the U.S. and now all the way to Gold Coast, Australia. I am so excited to share this journey as I study at Bond University. Look forward to many sunset and rise pics!
Lucy van der Merwe
University of Connecticut
Busan, South Korea | DEI Blogger
I’m an aspiring writer with disabilities and an insatiable case of wanderlust. From getting lost in Seoul at 4 a.m. after an impromptu trip to Busan to flipping a coin and ending up in a bamboo forest in Kyoto, I rarely have a dull moment when exploring the world.
Photo Bloggers
Letti Asper
Lewis-Clark State College
Gold Coast, Australia
Hi, I’m Laetitia! I am currently an eighteen-year-old who wants to travel and learn as much as possible! I am pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on International Business. I love photography and the creativity behind it, and this, together with traveling, is perfect!
Lily Dosedel
University of Iowa
Bangkok, Thailand
Hello! I’m Lily Dosedel, a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in Marketing and Business Analytics. I’m thrilled to be studying in Thailand this semester, where I’m eager to meet new people, try new foods, and experience new things! I hope my photos give you a glimpse into this exciting adventure!
Sera Albers
Texas A&M University
Seoul, South Korea
Hello! My name is Sera Albers, I am a junior at Texas A&M majoring in Visualization with a minor in Graphic Design. Born in Thailand and living abroad in Saudi Arabia, I have been all over the world. I love to share my unique perspective with the world and explore new cultures every day! I am beyond excited to be studying abroad this fall in Seoul and am looking forward to sharing the lessons I learn and the things I find with you all.
Stella Domec
William & Mary
Bangkok, Thailand
Hi everyone! I’m a senior at William & Mary studying Sociology and Data Science/Geospatial Analysis, and I’m so excited to be studying abroad in Bangkok, Thailand, this semester! I’m from North Carolina and spent a year living in Bordeaux, France, in high school since I’m half French. In my free time, I love to hike, rock climb, read, cook, and travel (of course)!
Video Bloggers
Chyna Manning
Howard University
Seoul, South Korea
Hi, I’m Chy! I love to travel the world and make international friends. :) I can’t wait to one day be able to tell my story through entertainment and explain the importance of global connection. I love to sing, perform, and learn about new languages and cultures. Although we may all be from different places, there’s always a way to connect within cultures. Follow me on my journey as I tell my stories from around the world!
Ben Weeldreyer
Bethel University
Seoul, South Korea
Hi, I’m Ben! If you’re reading this, here’s a little bit about me. I’m a senior in college at Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, studying Marketing and Psychology. This semester, I’m studying abroad at Korea University. I LOVE JESUS and want to grow in my faith just as much as everyone else who loves Jesus does!
