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Charlie Sears

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Hi, my name is Charlie Sears. I am from San Francisco, California and go to school in Los Angeles. I am a Comparative Literature major with a focus on English, French, and Latin lit. I also like to hike, surf, watch movies, and play with my dog.
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Hi, my name is Charlie Sears. I am from San Francisco, California and go to school in Los Angeles. I am a Comparative Literature major with a focus on English, French, and Latin lit. I also like to hike, surf, watch movies, and play with my dog.

Brooke Lackey

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Brooke is from Winston Salem, NC, United States, and is a student at the University of Amsterdam this fall. She enjoys being outside, thrifting, and reading good books in good coffee shops. She is also a CODA, fluent in American Sign Language.
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Brooke is from Winston Salem, NC, United States, and is a student at the University of Amsterdam this fall. She enjoys being outside, thrifting, and reading good books in good coffee shops. She is also a CODA, fluent in American Sign Language.

Billy Greene

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Hey, friend! I'm Billy (they/them), an English and Gender Studies double major. Between writing poetry and songs, I can be found flooring caffeine, planning a road trip, or ambling through nature.
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Hey, friend! I'm Billy (they/them), an English and Gender Studies double major. Between writing poetry and songs, I can be found flooring caffeine, planning a road trip, or ambling through nature. 

Arshiya Husain

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I’m an international student from Pakistan and an Economics & Philosophy double major. In my free time, I’m an avid reader and self-proclaimed journaling-enthusiast. I enjoy the outdoors, lifting weights, and always look forward to meeting new folks.
Arshiya Husain
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I’m an international student from Pakistan and an Economics & Philosophy double major. In my free time, I’m an avid reader and self-proclaimed journaling-enthusiast. I enjoy the outdoors, lifting weights, and always look forward to meeting new folks.

When Your Plans Get Rained Out...

Taking weekend trips to other cities or countries throughout my time abroad has been one of the most fulfilling experiences for me! But, unfortunately you can’t always count on the weather cooperating with you. Sometimes, you book an overnight train and an airbnb only to find that it’s going to be raining all day from Friday to Sunday. Or at least that was one of my experiences in Zürich. Thankfully, there is still so much to see and do even when the weather rains out your plans!! With that, here are my top tips on what to do when your plans get hijacked by the weather.

Vivienne Lu

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I’m a Computer Science & Engineering student at Santa Clara University and I will be studying abroad at Yonsei University in Seoul. I grew up in St. Louis, MO and I love sports, listening to music, learning languages, and having fun with friends.
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I’m a Computer Science & Engineering student at Santa Clara University and I will be studying abroad at Yonsei University in Seoul. I grew up in St. Louis, MO and I love sports, listening to music, learning languages, and having fun with friends.

Saint Louis, Missouri

Tal Pemstein

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Tal Pemstein (they/them) is a junior at Brandeis University, in Waltham, Massachusetts. They love reading, bouldering, playing Bananagrams, and exploring museums!
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Tal Pemstein (they/them) is a junior at Brandeis University, in Waltham, Massachusetts. They love reading, bouldering, playing Bananagrams, and exploring museums! 

Waltham, Massachusetts

Sparsh Kumar

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My name is Sparsh Kumar, and I am a student at the University of Rochester. I am incredibly excited to study abroad, as this is an experience I have been waiting to engage in. My favorite hobbies include reading, dancing, and eating different foods!
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My name is Sparsh Kumar, and I am a student at the University of Rochester. I am incredibly excited to study abroad, as this is an experience I have been waiting to engage in. My favorite hobbies include reading, dancing, and eating different foods!

Plainsboro, New Jersey