Now that we've been back in the US for a day or two, even though it feels like yesterday I was in Vietnam, I wanted to make a post-trip blog. Looking back, I have realized that the number one thing I have taken away from taking a chance going to Southeast Asia is that no amount of preparation can actually prepare you. This is so important. Do your research, of course. But … [Read more...] about Last Post
The second full day we had in the Maldives it rained the whole day. But we didn't let that stop us from having fun. We mostly hung out in the main area and played cards and heads up. We just relaxed and enjoyed watching the rain. A few times when it stopped raining we went to the beach and walked around but it would start to rain again. Later after lunch we went to our rooms … [Read more...] about Rainy day in Maldives
For our first full day in the Maldives we got to do whatever we wanted. We had breakfast and then headed to the beach area. The water felt amazing and we swam for a little bit, then went back to lay out and relax. It was nice for about an hour or two and then it started to rain and all of a sudden it started pouring and storming to we had to run back to the guest house. we went … [Read more...] about First Full day in Maldives
I am so excited for you to embark on this new adventure! Over these past two weeks, I experienced things I never thought I would ever have the chance to experience. I made new friends, connected closer with old friends, and learned so much about myself. I realized how blessed I truly am and learned more than I would have ever learned in a classroom. Even though this trip was … [Read more...] about Note to future study away participants
Today we had plans to go to a sandbank and have BBQ fish for lunch. We woke up and had breakfast, the same as yesterday's breakfast. However it started raining and we had to wait for it to clear up before we could take the boat out. But it never stopped raining. It would clear up for a little bit but then started raining again. Therefore, Kourtney, Catherine and Miranda and I … [Read more...] about Rainy Day