Should I Study Abroad? | EP. 104 #M&MThrowBack

It's a #MelaninandMilesThrowback! Interested in studying abroad? In this episode we get into our study abroad experiences in Spain. We will talk about how we picked our destination, how long we were gone, our study abroad programs, and our unique experiences living in a new country. Enjoy the last episode of our throwback series!

Let’s Move to Spain: Exported Chocolate the Podcast | EP. 83

This week we interviewed Zahra and Taciana, two friends who decided to live abroad together and now co-host the podcast, Exported Chocolate, which is an amazing platform where they share all the tea on their experiences overseas, tips on getting a job abroad, and the travel stories of others that have been abroad. Listen to learn more about how they started their podcast and how they have adjusted to life in Spain. Also, be sure to follow their journey on IG exported_chocolates.

Stanford to Study Abroad (South Africa, Bosnia, and Herzegovina) | EP. 64

This week we interviewed Malia. Malia is a 20-something travel creative based in California. When she’s not binge watching Love Island or working with students in Higher Education, she’s off exploring the world! During her time at Stanford University, Malia spent time living abroad in Cape Town, South Africa and Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Frustrated with the lack of critical conversations in the travel social media space, Malia founded @alikaadventure with a focus on mindful travel - applying the social justice themes of equity, access, and accurate histories to our travel behaviors. Listen to Malia talk about her study abroad adventures, @alikaadventure, and future travel plans in this episode.

Learning Japanese Culture | EP. 52

Today we’re interviewing Heidy, a first generation Latina studying International Business and Trade at Florida Atlantic University. She recently attempted to study abroad in Japan, but had to leave her program 2 months early because of COVID-19. Listen as she talks about her experience living in Japan, Japanese culture, and how she was able to return home safely during a global pandemic.

Yanique Interns in Thailand | EP. 51

This week we interviewed Yanique, a recent graduate from City College of New York. While in school she participated in a program called Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT). We’ve already talked a little about this program in a previous interview with Sheevah, who did this in South Africa. However, Yanique has a little more info about the program in Thailand and she also talks about some of her other travel experiences.

Ariel and You Trippin’ Travel Co | EP. 46

In this weeks episode we interviewed Ariel. Ariel has traveled all over the world, some places include Italy, France, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala and England. She is based out of Miami and is a travel influencer, blogger, and social media coach that talks about affordable and frequent travel on her blog You Trippin Travel Co. Listen as she talks about her blog, sponsoring a child in Guatemala, study abroad, and more interesting travel stories.

Internships and Study Abroad with Syeda (Nicaragua and Peru) | EP. 45

This week we interviewed Syeda who goes to Arizona State University. While in school she studied abroad in Peru and interned in Nicaragua. Listen as she talks about her study abroad and internship experiences, what it’s like being Black and American in South America, and some other interesting stories while traveling.

Study Abroad and STEM in South Africa with Sheevah | EP. 44

In this weeks episode we interviewed Sheevah, a graduate from Virginia State University. While in school she spent a summer interning in South Africa focusing on biomedical research. Listen as she talks about how she got an all expense paid trip to live in South Africa and got paid to do this.

Sit Down, Sis | EP. 43

Today we interviewed Grace, founder of podcast Sit Down, Sis and online magazine, Sorella Magazine. Through both platforms she gives her personal opinion on all things related to Black womanhood including travel. Listen as she talks about some of her personal travel experiences, study abroad, and what it's like to be a black female traveler. Also, check out our interview on Sit Down, Sis on why travel should be a priority for Black women.

Journeys with Sojourner (Studying, Interning, and Living Abroad) | EP. 42

This week we are interviewing Sojourner White. She helps students and young professionals incorporate travel into their careers. This passion comes from past experiences studying abroad in Granada, Spain and Morocco, living abroad as a Fulbright Fellow in Logroño, Spain and interning abroad in Berlin. As a graduate student and travel blogger and writer Sojourner has a lot of great stories that she would like to share with us today.

Find more of Sojourner’s travel stories at http://sojournies.com/

Emergency Exit from London: Kemi’s COVID-19 Travel Story | EP. 40

Today we’re interviewing Kemi, a junior at University of Michigan and studies Psychology. She recently attempted to study abroad in London for the spring 2020 semester. However, she had to leave her program in London 3 months early because of COVID-19.

Experience Bolivia with Ebony | EP. 38

In this weeks episode we interviewed Ebony who studied abroad in Bolivia. She is a graduating senior that attends Smith University and majors in Computer Science with a minor in Spanish. She did a program with SIT Multiculturalism Globalization and Social Change for her 2019 spring semester. Listen as Ebony talks about being immersed in the culture, being black and American in Bolivia, her travel experiences, and more.

Summers in Europe with Miracle (Amsterdam, Belgium, and the UK) | EP. 35

This week we interviewed Miracle who studied abroad in both the UK and the Netherlands during the summer of 2018. She is a graduating senior that attends Hampton University. She majors in Strategic Communications and minors in Liberal Studies. Listen to her talk about her study abroad experience, travel through Europe, being black in Europe, and scholarship opportunities.

IG and Twitter: @1miraclebailey

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Martrice4life

Geneva, Zürich, and Lausanne: Being Black in Switzerland | EP. 29

In this episode we interview Aman, a graduating senior at Hampton University double majoring in Political Science and International Studies. In the summer of 2019 she studied abroad in Geneva, Switzerland for seven weeks. Aman talks about her study abroad program, travel experiences in Europe, and what it was like being black in Switzerland. Listen to find out why Aman now loves this country and can’t wait to visit Switzerland again.

Lovely Adventures of Lydia: Living in Cameroon | EP. 27

In this week’s episode we interview Lydia who studied and lived in Cameroon. Lydia is a junior that attends Hampton University and is a Strategic Communications Major and Liberal Studies minor. She studied abroad with the School of International Training's program for Cultural Development and Social Change in Cameroon, which is also her country of origin.

Check out Lydia’s travel blog:

https://thelovelyadventuresoflydia.travel.blog/

Black in Hong Kong: Amari’s Experience Living in Asia for 4 Months | EP. 26

In this week’s episode we are interviewing Amari Page who is a graduating senior at the University of Southern California. In 2019, she completed a study abroad program in Hong Kong for 4 months and was able to travel all around the hemisphere to countries like Thailand, Australia and more. Amari talks about why she would want to move to Hong Kong after her experience there. Additionally, she reflects on times she felt uncomfortable as a Black American traveling around Asia.

Tajine and Travel: Nahlah’s 1-Month Morocco Experience in Rabat | EP. 24

Today we are interviewing Nahlah who is a graduating senior at Howard University. She studies political science with a minor in playwriting and did a study abroad program in Morocco. Learn how she chose where to study abroad, and how she traveled around Africa and Europe while taking classes. We discuss her experience being a black American in Morocco and how Moroccan culture affected her experience studying abroad. She also touches on some of her best and worst times while living abroad.

Bienvenidos a Argentina: Ayana's Experience Living in South America While Black | EP. 17

Today we are interviewing Ayana Culhane who is a graduating senior at Hampton University. She studies psychology with a minor in Spanish and did a study abroad program in Argentina. Learn how she chose where to study abroad and how she learned the language before leaving the US. We discuss her experience being a black American in South America and how the history of Argentina played into her experience studying abroad. She also touches on how having brown skin in Argentina is a unique experience, even for the native people who live there.

Africa is NOT a Country: Kiyanna's experience being a Black American in Ghana | EP. 16

Today we are kicking off our interviews around the world series where we talk to young black women who have experienced unique travel lifestyles abroad. This first interview is with Kiyanna Thomas. She is a graduating senior that also attends Hampton University. She is a Biology pre-med major and over the summer she did a study abroad program in Ghana. We discuss how she chose her study abroad program, her experience being a black American in Ghana, culture shock and her most memorable times abroad. Lastly, she gives advice on anyone wanting to live in Ghana short term and dispels misconceptions about going to Africa.

Study Abroad Part 3: Living in New Country | EP. 10

Interested in studying abroad? Today we’re getting into the pros and cons of everything while abroad. Topics include host families, classwork, language barriers, culture shock, budgeting, and what it’s like coming home after a study abroad experience.