Young, Gifted and Abroad

Bijoun Eric Jordan (New York University alum) discusses doing a gap year in Spain, and taking high school students on educational trips to Spain, Japan, and South Africa through his initiative called Brownsville Abroad. Eric's IG: @so.they.can.fly Brownsville Abroad's IG: @fdavii_ic Brownsville Abroad's GoFundMe: bit.ly/38u239n RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3kOEJsD BE A GUEST: youngg...

Jessica Pryde (Washington University in St. Louis alum) shares about studying Italian in the Tuscan city of Arezzo, and also explains why romance novels have something for everyone. Jessica's Twitter: @jessisreading Jessica's website: jessicapryde.com RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/37RrNfs BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella...

April Jackson (Art Institutes International alum), former host of Jinjja Cha Podcast, dishes about teaching English in South Korea for two years and then returning to study Korean in Seoul. April's IG/Twitter/TikTok: @april_jay88 April's website: sweetxaesthetic.com RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3jeLUJM BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Backgroun...

Juneteenth has come around again, which means it's also time to celebrate 3 years of Young, Gifted and Abroad! Join Danielle as she reflects, shares guest responses to two very important questions, plays this podcast's trailer, imparts a lesson she's learned, and offers surprising film/book recommendations! Announcements/Juneteenth (0:00-7:27) Reflection/Guest Responses/Pod Trailer (7:27-21:28) Th...

This is our 80th episode! In it, Jazmin Bjorlie (Grand Valley State University alum) discusses how studying education in the Netherlands opened up her world and changed her career plans. Jazmin's IG: @jazbjorlie RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3bBwegA BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (Prolete...

Wendy Cheung (UC Berkeley alum/UC San Diego grad student) discusses educational equity and studying abroad in Spain, Senegal, France, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Wendy's IG: @wendyycheung RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2QQlnIK BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by Pr...

Edward G. Young III (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater alum)shares how studying in Egypt set him on the path toward teaching abroad for years and visiting over 50 countries. Edward's website: rebornstronger.com Edward's IG/Twitter: @e3motivates RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3dyuaat BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzge...

Concepción de León (Grinnell College alum) talks about spending a semester each in Hangzhou and Madrid back-to-back. Concepción's Twitter: @bycdl Concepción's IG: @missconcepcion RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3cSt9dg BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https://...

Patrick Easley (Washington University in St. Louis alum), discuses studying in Shanghai twice, traveling the world for over a year, and being a grad student in Berlin. Patrick's IG/Twitter: @DoesItSoEasley Patrick's blog: patrickeasley.com Asian Americans Advancing Justice ATL: https://www.advancingjustice-atlanta.org/ Red Canary Song: https://www.redcanarysong.net/ RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this epi...

Tiera DiGiorgio (University of Georgia/Old Dominion University alum) discusses studying German in Germany, being a volunteer camp counselor in Russia, and working as a study abroad advisor. Tiera's Twitter: @tdigiwrites Tiera's IG: @digiorgiotiera RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3thDbKr BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitz...

Dai'jah Todd (Grand Valley State University alum) discusses living in Osaka for a year to study Japanese language and film. Dai'jah's IG/Twitter: @_DaiLaSoul_ Dai'jah's YouTube: DaiLaSoul RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3smSTU4 BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR...

Christine Job (University of Georgia alum) shares about studying Spanish in Valencia, living in Barcelona, and showcasing Black women expats. Christine's podcast: flourishintheforeign.com Christine's IG: @flourishforeign RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3q8eDCd BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues...

Tura Dover (Illinois State University/University of Illinois alum) shares about taking a library & information science seminar in Dublin and Berlin. Tura's IG: @2radovah RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/39l9tg9 BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https://soundclou...

In this first episode of 2021, Sho Nakashima (Michigan State University alum) discusses doing a drug policy internship in Toronto and later relocating to Tokyo. Sho's IG: @mecha.bb RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3q80Rz4 BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (ProleteR tribute)" by ProleteR (https:...

Happy New Year! Figured I'd kick off 2021 by finally making a trailer for Young, Gifted and Abroad. Traveling might not be advisable right now, but we can still share stories in the meantime! Young, Gifted and Abroad returns on Tuesday, January 12th! BLOG/TRANSCRIPTION for this trailer: bit.ly/38jzA6V BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella F...

We've reached another 10 episodes with episode 70, which means it's celebration/check-in time! Listen to me (Danielle) talk about disbelief, taking a break on better terms than last year, all the people I appreciate, and the two lessons I've learned during this most recent stretch. See y'all in 2021! Reflections/Thoughts (0:00-9:09) Thanking Y'all (9:09-16:06) Two Lessons (16:06-26:52) BLOG for th...

Our last guest of 2020, AJ Joyce discusses sailing the Atlantic Ocean and visiting 10+ countries with Semester at Sea. AJ's IG: @ajsoreel AJ's podcast: shessoreel.com "ANIMALIA" featuring Danielle as Raven/Corbeau: (https://ochentastudio.com/ochenta-stories/2020/10/15/animalia) RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/35IMMiY BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.c...

Amanda Oumiya (Georgia Southern University alum) shares about studying in Nagoya, which led to her teaching in Japan and starting a family there. Amanda's IG: @kilamamaxoxo Amanda's podcast: feedyallpodcast.podbean.com Danielle's Black Girl Film Club/Lion King feature: (https://soundcloud.com/blackgirlfilmclub/episode-53-the-lion-king-1994) RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3iXAfg6 BE A...

Aijalon Wallace (Eastern Michigan University/University of Sydney alum) shares about studying in the UK, backpacking through the rest of Europe, and then earning his business degree in Australia. Aijalon's YouTube channel: Aijalon Wallace Aijalon's IG: @aijalon_wallace RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2HKWHMV BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Backgr...

YeSeul Kim (Massachusetts Institute of Technology alum) shares about studying urban planning and anthropology for a semester in Brazil, South Africa, and Vietnam. YeSeul's website: yeseulmkim.com YeSeul's podcast: serendipitystories.co RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/35CK8Nh BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Bas...

Paige Mariah (Hampton University/University of Greenwich alum) shares about studying strategic marketing in London and now being a London-based YouTuber/digital content creator. Paige's YouTube channel: Paige Mariah Paige's IG: @paige_mariah RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3hOXucH BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald...

Nicole Brewer (University of Michigan/Ruhr-Universität Bochum alum) discusses teaching abroad in Oman and South Korea, plus pursuing a master's degree in Germany and South Africa. Nicole's travel blog: iluv2globetrot.com Nicole's IG: @iluv2globetrot RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2FrUq7V BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fi...

Sutanya Dacres (University of Hartford alum) shares about studying in Perth, Australia for six months and living in Paris for the past seven years. Sutanya's podcast: dinnerforonepodcast.com Sutanya's IG: @dinnerfor.one RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2DbQO9D BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues...

Kristin Tellis Quaye (Howard University/FSU College of Law alum) shares about studying law in Ghana, and running an African diaspora-focused travel company called Certified Africa with her husband. Kristin's IG: @blackwealthesq Certified Africa: certifiedafrica.com RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3eKbH8h BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background...

Gabby Beckford (Virginia Commonwealth University alum) discusses getting a Boren Award to study in Dubai for a year, as well as spreading opportunities around through travel blogging as Packs Light. Gabby's website: packslight.com Gabby's IG: @packslight RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3iM9DjF BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com www.younggiftedandabroad.com Background music: "El...