Skylar Sundquist
Hi! I'm Skylar. I'm a senior at Hope College, majoring in Chemistry on the premed track. The semester I study abroad is my last semester and I will graduate (and apply to medical school) when I come back to the States! I am thrilled I get to study abroad before I graduate. I am so excited to share the adventures I have while I study abroad in Rabat, Morocco with you all. After 3.5 years of all science all the time, I am looking forward to taking a break and explore Morocco with IES Abroad. I am most looking forward to learning Arabic and living with a host family.
Fun Fact: A few summers ago I drove from Michigan to California to hike in Yosemite and see a total eclipse!
Blogs by Skylar Sundquist
A Day in Tangier
After I spent a decent amount of exploring Rabat, I was ready to explore more of Morocco.
A Change of Plans
I unexpectedly came back to the US in March. It's been a huge change in pace, living at home, and taking online classes. I am trying to go to the flow and...
Leaving Morocco
A two-day whirlwind in which I found out I was leaving Morocco, packed my belongings, flew out of Morocco, overnighted in London, and flew to Chicago.
Finding My Space in Morocco
Although finding my space in Morocco was not always easy, I learned to navigate Morocco. I found many places I loved going and made Rabat feel like home.
Overcoming the Language Barrier
At first, living in Morocco without knowing French or Arabic was a challenge. But, I'm starting to get the hang of it!
Taking a Moment to Breathe
Study abroad can be a stressful experience. This is what I did during the most stressful part of my study abroad experience.
Flying to Rabat, Morocco
I'm on my way to Rabat, Morocco! I'm thrilled (and a little anxious) to be spending my last semester of undergraduate abroad!