TEAN Student Bloggers

Elizabeth Chandler
Berry College
Seoul, South Korea | DEI Blogger

Hi everyone! I’m Elizabeth Chandler, a rising senior at Berry College. I study marketing and communication with a concentration in public relations. Born in Seoul but raised in Georgia, I’m an interracial, international adoptee who’s absolutely thrilled to be studying abroad this summer at Korea University. My Notion is packed with adventures to go on and stories I’m looking forward to sharing with you!

Cassie Lathrope
Saint Michael’s College
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Intern

Hi, my name is Cassie Lathrope! I am originally from Connecticut but am currently doing an eight-week internship abroad program out of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I just finished my second year of school at Saint Michael’s College in Vermont, where I am majoring in Media, Journalism, and Digital Arts with a minor in English.

Ogechi Muruako
The Ohio State University
Seoul, South Korea | DEI Blogger

Hi, everyone! My name is Ogechi, and I am a third-year psychology student at The Ohio State University! Outside of school, I like listening to music, hanging out with friends, taking long walks, shopping, journaling, and exploring new places. Traveling is one of my biggest passions, so I’m super excited to spend time in South Korea, learn about the culture and the language, and meet new people while documenting my experiences throughout the summer!

Jordan Herring
Texas A&M University
Seoul, South Korea

Hello, world! I am so excited to be one of the photo bloggers for TEAN this summer. I can’t wait to take you along my journey and share all the amazing photos I capture along the way. I love shooting with my trusty film camera and can’t wait to check out all the cool spots in Seoul!

Hannah Major
Grove City College
Auckland, New Zealand | Intern

I am a communications major at Grove City College in Pennsylvania, where I will be graduating next spring. I enjoy photography, writing, art, and the outdoors, especially hiking and night sky photography. I have studied abroad in Ecuador and the Czech Republic, and I am now doing my summer internship at an art center in Auckland, New Zealand.

Annie Santos
Bennington College
Tokyo, Japan

Hi! My name is Annie, and I’m from Northern Virginia. Currently, I go to school in New England and am studying East Asian languages and linguistics. This summer, I will be studying abroad in Tokyo and am excited to share my experiences through my photo blogs.

Dwight (Deejay) Jackson
Lindenwood University
Auckland, New Zealand

Konnichiwa! My name is Dwight Jackson, but my friends call me Deejay. I am 29 years old with a bachelor’s degree in international relations with a concentration in Asian studies and global fluency! I was born in Chino Hills, CA, but primarily was raised in Phoenix, AZ. I am a competitive and collegiate cheerleader and have been cheerleading for 12 years. I just celebrated my second wedding anniversary with my beloved husband Oscar. I have two dogs named Laura K. and Kuroko! I love nature walking, exploring local eateries, and sightseeing. I will be studying abroad in Japan this summer. I cannot wait to explore and learn all there is and share that with the world as TEAN’s new VIDEO BLOGGER!