One week ago I arrived in Scotland to attend the University of St. Andrews and moved into my new flat. Immediately I felt welcomed by my lovely roommate Katherine and other friends and neighbors.  I jumped into orientation week and enjoyed getting to know my diverse community of colleagues in the Graduate School of interdisciplinary … More IKEA chair

Written September 2, 2019 in Washington Dulles International Airport during a 12-hour delay on my flight to London for graduate school.  Since I graduated with my BA in 2009 (Communications, Simpson University) I’ve spent the past 10 years in Christian campus ministry, and the last 5 years reaching out to international students in particular.  Now, … More My turn to be an international student