my travel adventures & more !
Overview// One of my favourite experiences in Thailand so far has been sport days! Sport Day is an all-day celebration of school spirit and talent that all Thai schools have at least once annually. It is completely run by the students, who compete, manage events, do first aid, and more. Preparation takes months in advance... Continue Reading →
Overview// During my second week in KPP, I participated in the Ubon Ratchathani Candle festival, went on a trip with my host family, and dressed up for ASEAN day at my school. Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival On July 25, 2018, I made merit to monks at school with the help of my friends, host family,... Continue Reading →
Overview // My first week in Kamphaengphet was nothing short of magical. I met my host family, friends, and got to know my community better by volunteering. I also went rice farming for the first time! First Day - July 13th // The first time I rode down the street that I now walk multiple... Continue Reading →
Overview// On July 8th-12th, 2018, the YES cohort attended an intensive Thai language camp hosted by Dhurakij Pundit University in Nonthaburi. We learned so much in such a short time and we were especially lucky to be the first YES Thailand cohort to have this incredible opportunity. Two amazing AFS interns and now, our friends,... Continue Reading →
Overview// The AFS Thailand arrival camp was hosted in Nonthaburi from July 4th-8th. We made friends with students from all around the world, as well as AFS Thailand returnees and staff. First Day in Thailand// We were greeted at the airport in Bangkok in the afternoon by AFS staff & returnees. We were the first... Continue Reading →
I've discovered after my 33 consecutive hours of driving, layovers, and flights that the physical act of travelling is not as beautiful as it's cracked up to be. When you're actually at your destination is where the magic begins. We encountered sickness, conflicts, jet lag, you name it. However, there's nobody I'd rather brave this... Continue Reading →
Overview// The National Pre-Departure Orientation was hosted in Washington D.C. for four days to prepare all YES Abroad students for our year abroad. I met my Thailand cohort, made tons of new friends going all around the world, and learned so much from our amazing alumni. June 19th// The day before our National Pre-Departure Orientation,... Continue Reading →
Overview// On March 12, 2018, I was officially accepted as a finalist for the AFS implemented & U.S. State Department-funded Kennedy-Lugar YES Abroad scholarship in the 2018-19 year to Thailand! The Beginning// Throughout high school, like many of my peers, I was attempting a nonstop and impossible balancing act of AP classes, extracurriculars, family, friends, and... Continue Reading →
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