Traveling Beyond the Reels
by Emily Yn
Studying abroad looks like a dream. Travel, new friendships, and life-changing experiences. But what’s the reality beyond the Instagram posts? Emily Yn dives deep into the unfiltered truths of studying abroad through candid conversations with American students who have lived it.From unexpected culture shocks to the emotional highs and lows, we uncover the parts of the experience that don’t always make it to social media. Episodes explore the impact of social proof, travel expectations vs. reality, mental health, languages, education, and the lasting effects of time spent abroad.
Episodes
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Santiago, Chile w/Owen Lane
South America is an overlooked study abroad destination that deserves more social media attention. In this episode, Owen Lane eases safety concerns and brings appreciation to Chile, especially their schooling, modernity, and nature! Owen recommends maximizing your time and thoroughly researching...
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Study Abroad Struggles and Social Proof w/Tessa Yell
Language barriers, reverse culture shock, and homesickness, Tessa Yell and I open up about these inevitable struggles all in this episode, while touching on their lack of attention on social media. With social media's glamorization and people's social media anxiety, most people don't broadcast...
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Singapore w/Madhav Kotecha
Singapore! An amazing blend of Asian and Western cultures! In this episode, Madhav Kotecha shares his study abroad experience in Singapore, explaining why he chose Asia over the typical European destinations, how social media shaped his expectations, and the cultural adjustments he had to make in...
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Study Abroad Tips and Cuisines w/Ava Nguyen
Packing essentials, unexpected emotions, and the power of social media to plan trips, Ava Nguyen and I unpack it all in this episode. As foodies, social media aided us in finding hidden culinary gems that aren't on those travel guides! Our packing list: Universal adaptor, packing cubes, travel…
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Remaining Sane While Abroad w/Áine Mannion
Mental health can be a struggle, especially while abroad. From the excitement of global travel to the emotional toll of being far from home, Áine Mannion opens up about navigating mental health challenges, the pressure of social media perfection, and the highs and lows of life abroad. There's a…
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The Hague, Netherlands w/James Granger
As James Granger says, the Netherlands is more than just Amsterdam! In this episode, James focuses on his study abroad experience in The Hague, Netherlands. With its central location, he delves into the ease of travel within Europe and how social media influenced his study abroad expectations and...
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RIL Cohort in France w/Keegan Clendenin
The Responsible International Leadership (RIL) cohort studies abroad in Cergy, France at ESSEC Business School! In this episode, Keegan Clendenin shares his year-long immersion abroad, with his close proximity to Paris, service work in Scotland, and travels around Europe and beyond.
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Trips, Travels, and Study Abroad Freedom w/Aubrey Jennings
The freedom of studying abroad on a new continent inspired Aubrey Jennings and I to embark to 18 countries together. In this episode, we share how we planned our trips, the experiences that shaped us, and the role social media played in influencing the realities of our journeys versus the ones…
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IBEA Education and Consulting w/Kailee O'Donnell
IBEA offers the unique opportunity to work on consulting projects with real-world companies around the world to provide solutions to their problems. In this episode, Kailee O'Donnell and I talk about our experiences working with these companies and our adjustment to schooling in Germany…
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International Business Education Alliance w/Brigitte Pinochet
IBEA! The International Business Education Alliance is the foundation of my study abroad experiences, where I studied abroad in Germany, Singapore, and Brazil. In this first episode, I am joined by Brigitte Pinochet, as we introduce both the cohort program and our abroad experiences. We explore…
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About this show
Studying abroad looks like a dream. Travel, new friendships, and life-changing experiences. But what’s the reality beyond the Instagram posts? Emily Yn dives deep into the unfiltered truths of studying abroad through candid conversations with American students who have lived it.From unexpected culture shocks to the emotional highs and lows, we uncover the parts of the experience that don’t always make it to social media. Episodes explore the impact of social proof, travel expectations vs. reality, mental health, languages, education, and the lasting effects of time spent abroad.
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