Young, Gifted and Abroad

Closing out our first year with Jo Brooks (Michigan State University/Yale University alum), who has traveled to all seven continents of the world. Jo's IG: @jo_muffin RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2KfJewg BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https://soundcloud.c...

Nailah Brown (Michigan State University alum/Brunel University student) shares about studying French in France, teaching English in South Korea, and pursuing a psychology-related Master's degree in London. Nailah's IG: @nailahbisou RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2WcYRX9 BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin S...

Tiffany Green (University of Connecticut/Howard University alum) shares about her career and travels working as a counselor for a globe-traveling high school. Tiffany's IG: @tiff_tastic1 Tiffany's website: Uprooted.me The Uprooted Pocast's FB page: The Uprooted Series RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2HH1MDt BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Backgro...

Sean A. Watkins (Michigan State University alum) discusses living in Brazil in high school, doing an internship in Cape Town, and merging media with social justice on an international scale. Watkins Agency of Joy: agencyofjoy.com Watkins Agency of Joy IG: @agencyojoy Sean's IG: @seanieboyy RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2Wnbovi BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggifte...

Gina Williams (Cornell College alum) discusses studying and working in Korea for the past five years, as well as giving travel grants to women though Gina International Travel Organization. Gina's IG: @gina.international Gina's non-profit website: ginainternational.org RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2Wu2icP BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Backgr...

Alhia Harris (SUNY Old Westbury/Lehman College alum) discusses studying business in Hong Kong, as well as the study abroad scholarship she's offering through Diverse International Women of Color (D.I.W.C.) for summer 2019. Alhia's IG: @halhia Diverse International Women of Color IG: @d.i.w.c RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2Pq3n2o BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggif...

Professor Lori L. Tharps (Smith College/Columbia University alum) shares about doing a cultural exchange program in Morocco and spending a year as a university student in Spain. Lori's IG: @myamericanmeltingpot Lori's website: myamericanmeltingpot.com RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2YU5OPn BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella...

Poet/screenwriter/visual storyteller Zuri McWhorter shares about touring Western Europe with her high school band class, and studying literature as a college student in Ireland. Zuri's IG: @zurimcwhorter Zuri's portfolio website: zuri.ink RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2V3K6Ww BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald -...

Amy Hoang (San Francisco State University alum) discusses studying social welfare in South Korea and doing volunteer child development work in South Africa. Amy's IG: @ahoa_abroad RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2Hu40Gq BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https:/...

Sahar Mahmood (Michigan State University alum) shares about moving to the U.S. from Afghanistan, doing internship/volunteer work in South Africa and Mexico, and taking high school students on international learning trips. Sahar's IG: @sahari.mahmood Sahar's FB: Sahar Mahmood Sahar's Twitter: @spartysahari RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2GQuiDg BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.co...

We've reached 30 episodes, which means it's check-in time! Some Black History Month talk, reflecting on changes, and thanks all around from your host, Danielle G. RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2SglcRG BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella FitzGerald & Count Basie - On The Sunny Side Of The Street (ProleteR Tribute)" by Prolete...

Isabelle Masado (Michigan State University alum) shares about moving from Cameroon to the U.S. as a teenager, studying in Ghana, and engaging in women and youth focused work in Senegal. Isabelle's IG: @bellahappyfeet Isabelle's FB: Isabelle Masado RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2SHvUow BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitz...

Fay Miller (Kentucky State University/Bellarmine University alum) discusses studying business in Paris. Fay's FB: Fay Mb RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2Uj5yGu BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https://soundcloud.com/proleter-beatmaker/ella-fitzgerald-basin-st...

Happy New Year! Glad to be back! In this first episode of 2019, Stacy discusses studying global public health in Kenya, India, South Africa, and Brazil. RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2ssNm15 BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https://soundcloud.com/proleter-be...

Kevin Chung (University of Michigan alum) discusses his time studying sustainability in Copenhagen, in this final episode of 2018. Thank y'all so much for listening! See y'all in January 2019! Kevin's IG: @misterkchung RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2PKCBk6 BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (...

Meagan Shokar (University of Michigan alum) shares about teaching in Hawaii, as well as volunteering in Tanzania and the Dominican Republic. Meagan's IG: @ms.shokar RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2UxFB6Z BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https://soundcloud.com...

Leticia Gittens (Michigan State University alum) discusses studying abroad in Mexico, France, and Italy. Leticia's IG: @lngtime Leticia's YouTube channel: Leticia N. Gittens ("LNGtime") RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2AUa1rc BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (h...

Sharon Myladoor (Oakland University alum) shares about teaching financial literacy as a volunteer in Panama, and about working in India for 3 months. Sharon's IG: @sharebear431 / @sharonmyladoor Sharon's FB: Sharon Myladoor RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2Q0gUl1 BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Bl...

Avani Mehta (Oakland University/SDA Bocconi alum) shares about getting her master's degree in Italy. Avani's IG: @avanimehtaxo Avani's FB: Avani Mehta RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2DMkSHr BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https://soundcloud.com/proleter-beat...

Ande Hubbard (Central Michigan University alum) discusses studying abroad in South Korea, which led to her returning to live and work there as a teacher. Ande's FB: Ande Hubbard Ande's blog: journeytokorea2013.blogspot.com RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2PXaL88 BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blu...

Dory Sherrod (Arizona State University alum) talks tour bus life, ethnohydrology, racism, and natural beauty in New Zealand. Dory's Instagram: @dorysherrod Dory's FB: Dory Sherrod RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2SNLf49 BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https:/...

We've reached 20 episodes! Which means another round of reflection, gratitude, and updates from your host, Danielle G. RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2qsZn5H BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella FitzGerald & Count Basie - On The Sunny Side Of The Street (ProleteR Tribute)" by ProleteR (https://soundcloud.com/proleter-beatmaker...

Jenny Zhang (University of Michigan/Northwestern University alum) discussing studying Japanese language in Kyoto and Japanese literature in Tokyo. Jenny's Twitter: @jennygzhang Jenny's Instagram: @jennygzhang Jenny's website: jennygzhang.com RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2OeZlYC BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald...

Marlee Sherrod (Michigan State University alum) discusses her time studying politics and society in Turkey. Marlee's FB/LinkedIn: Marlee Sherrod RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2PfYOdD BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https://soundcloud.com/proleter-beatmaker/...

Gerena Walker (Michigan State University alum) discusses studying away in Washington, D.C. and studying abroad in London and Sri Lanka. Gerena's FB: Gerena Walker RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2RUtqzA BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https://soundcloud.com/p...