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Shyamala G.

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School: Grinnell College Hometown: Bolingbrook, IL

Hey everyone! My name is Syamala and this fall semester, I will be studying abroad in Hyderabad and attending the University of Hyderabad. In order to stay organized with my thoughts, feelings, and experiences, I have created this blog so that it will force me to document and memorialize my adventures. Whether those adventures include the places I travel to, the people I meet, the classes I take, or experiences I haven’t even fathomed yet! I’m so excited to live in India for these next 5 months and explore my cultural and spiritual roots. I have always wanted to visit India but never had the opportunity to do so until now. I’m super nervous to be in a new place for so long without my loved ones but I know it will be good for me to learn and grow from the independence. I know this experience will be over in the blink of an eye and I want to be able to look back and remember all the amazing things that come with studying abroad.

Posts

  • Who Am I?: Being Indian-American in India
    By Shyamala G.
    Now that I am less than a week away from leaving Hyderabad and traveling back to the US, I want to tackle a very important topic surrounding my journey of...keep reading
    • Whatever You Do, DON'T Let Your Family Visit You
      By Shyamala G.
      It was the middle of October, almost four months into the program, when my Amma (mother) and two of my Akkas (older sisters) travelled 22 hours on a plane to...keep reading
        A Low-Income Student's Guide to Study Abroad
        By Shyamala G.
        Alright so this blog is going to be geared more towards my low-income siblings near and far who, just like their peers, want to take advantage of the Study Abroad...keep reading
          When Things Fall Apart
          By Shyamala G.
          Alright, kids. Let's talk about adversity. Study abroad is great and presents many new challenges that I couldn't have been prepared for. Because frankly, at the end of the day,...keep reading
          • Stepping Outside the Box: Taking Classes Outside My Major
            By Shyamala G.
            I was really excited to study abroad because it meant that I got a semester to take a break from Computer Science. I'm a CS major back in the US...keep reading
            • Traveling is Hard, You Guys
              By Shyamala G.
              Let's be real for a second. Traveling really isn't easy. There's a lot to consider. First off, how are you going to get there? Flight? Train? Bus (don't take the...keep reading
              • Navigating Your Social Life While Abroad
                By Shyamala G.
                For my next blog post, I decided to tackle a topic that we all worry about but don't seem to talk about all that much. Everyone worries about making friends...keep reading
                  Biryani, Buffalos, and Babies: Adjusting to life in Hyderabad
                  By Shyamala G.
                  To be completely honest, the first week of the program is a bit of a blur. The program directors were extremely welcoming and took us all around the city of...keep reading

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