What to Expect Living with a Host Family in Thailand
When my Civic Semester cohort first moved into our homestays, I was nervous and unsure of what to expect. I wanted to be close with my host mom, but…
Hi Jumbos and prospective Jumbos! My name is Sydney (Syd) Hallowell and I'm from Georgetown, Massachusetts. I am interested in studying international relations and Arabic. For my first semester, I am participating in the Tufts Civic Semester program in Thailand! When I am not going for walks or going to the gym, I love to read and explore Boston. I am excited to share my adventures with you!
When my Civic Semester cohort first moved into our homestays, I was nervous and unsure of what to expect. I wanted to be close with my host mom, but…
During my three months in Thailand, we had three amazing excursions. The excursions focused on different things like history, culture, and climate.…
During Civic Semester, part of your experiential learning is interning at a local organization. For my cohort there were four options for organizations:…
My morning starts off with an early bike ride to the reservoir in the village. I leave my host house by 6:30 with Axelle (one of my peers), whose host…
Anxiously sitting in the van, thinking of all the possibilities. What would my home look like? Would my feet be too big for the steps? Would I be able…