Starting in September 2014, I will be leaving America to return to Wales. Rotary District 7120 has generously selected me to become their 2014 Global Grant Scholar studying international peace and conflict resolution at Aberystwyth University. (More information about Rotary Global Grants).

As many of you know, I began my Wales adventure in Summer 2011 when I was selected to attend the Wales Fulbright Summer Institute. That summer I spent six weeks in Wales visiting three Welsh cities: Cardiff, Aberystwyth, and Bangor.

Me at Cardiff Castle (2011)

Me in Snowdonia (2011)

The experience was beyond inspiring. I became fascinated with Welsh culture, history, and politics during my time abroad. When I returned to America I knew the future of my personal and academic growth would lead me back to Wales. 

In this blog I will record progress of my studies, interesting cultural phenomena I observe, and my experiences as an international student in Aber.

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