I am so fortunate to be able to work in a research setting with such a welcoming group of scientists dedicated to ecological conservation, and I feel immensely grateful to have had this opportunity.

I spent 10 weeks at Ashoka University as a Global Intern. I loved being able to connect my classroom knowledge to laboratory research, all while immersing myself in the rich and vibrant culture of India.

Take the leap of faith. It is so easy to push it off and say that you can do it later, but there is truly no other experience like this—one that is so unique, rewarding, and fun.

While in Europe, I learned about and experienced firsthand the differences in the healthcare systems across nations. I’ve been actively applying my knowledge from abroad to my classes at Cornell. It’s so amazing to approach my learning from multiple perspectives.

My reason for studying abroad was to experience a different culture and to gain a life skill from it. By going to Hong Kong, I was able to pursue Mandarin classes and also experience a very different culture.

[We can decolonize international education] by building partnerships that decenter 'Western' epistemologies, toward the co-creation of knowledge and solutions to our most pressing problems.