Author Archives: Elizabeth

Finals are just around the corner and we all know what that means: Stress Lack of sleep Questionable eating habits and Illness We have all been there, these last few weeks where all the papers seem to be due at … Continue reading →

Here we are getting closer to the finish line! For some of us this means graduation, jobs, masters program applications. For others we are just a few weeks away from finishing this semester. Either way we all have questions about … Continue reading →

  With technology at our fingertips it’s easy to become distracted and/or distant. Walking around campus with our headphones on, we close ourselves off to meeting new people and engaging with the world around us. I am the first to say that … Continue reading →

Last semester I had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad. I did a full semester in Brazil where I studied Public Health, Race, and Human Rights. This experience helped me grow as a person, student, and as a leader.  While … Continue reading →

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed your holidays and are preparing for the last leg of this semester (I know I am). As excited as I have been about my time in Brazil and all the adventures I been on, … Continue reading →

During my time here in Brazil I have been confronted with many challenges and new realities. To say this experience has been eye-opening is not only cliché but also a disservice to my time here. This past week I have … Continue reading →

Within the materials provided during my study abroad orientation I was given tips and resources on how to handle stress while abroad. I never assumed that this would be part of my time in Brazil. After all I thought, how could I feel … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with an NGO called GAPA. It started as a group of college friends who got together and talked about the epidemic that was killing their friends and lovers, their original focus was to … Continue reading →

I’m very excited to be blogging for you guys from Brazil. This year is going to be an adventure for us all! I want to start with a brief introduction; I am a senior Public Health student with University of … Continue reading →