Let the Enchantment Begin!
May 28, 2022
My goals, hopes, fears, and quirks before I teach for two weeks in Ireland … More Let the Enchantment Begin!
Tag: Study Abroad
Pack Your Bags! We’re Going to Ireland!
May 3, 2022
Pack your bag for two weeks in Ireland! … More Pack Your Bags! We’re Going to Ireland!
Catcalling in Another Language
May 29, 2018
Italy is one of the top destinations of American study abroad students, and when American students who identify as female go to Italy for the first time, they can become hyper-aware of street harassment (“cat-calling”). Granted, no urban sidewalk anywhere in the world is free of commentary from strangers, but when the language is different, … More Catcalling in Another Language
A Passport to Innovation: Teaching Abroad
March 31, 2018
According to the National Survey of Student Engagement, study abroad is a high-impact practice that can be “life-changing.” Teaching abroad can also be life-changing. As a faculty member, leading a study abroad class almost always requires shifting your pedagogical style to fit on-site resources, but it’s an incredibly rewarding experience in professional development. As … More A Passport to Innovation: Teaching Abroad
The Meaning of Life Is Comfortable Shoes
April 17, 2016
It started in Salzburg. Last summer, I traveled to Europe for the first time in my then-47 years. The trip included my very supportive dean, the Study Abroad director, and several friends and colleagues from Eastern Kentucky University, where I have taught for fifteen years. Our reason for the visit was to attend the Salzburg … More The Meaning of Life Is Comfortable Shoes
An American Feminist Teacher 