Human Trafficking Internship

Shelby Roberts: AU Human Sciences – Summer Program in Kathmandu, Nepal Summer 2022 During the summer of 2022 I completed an internship in Nepal with an anti-human tracking organization. This organization is one of few in the country that trains their staff about different types of trauma and how to handle unique situations. The organization…

Benefits of Studying Abroad

As my time at Auburn and subsequently Auburn Abroad comes to an end, I wanted to write about the value of studying abroad. I have been incredibly fortunate to study abroad three times while in college and the lessons I have learned and the growth I’ve experienced. My first experience was with a non-Auburn program…

The Trek of a Lifetime

Maggie Propst: AU Human Sciences – Summer Program in Kathmandu, Nepal Summer 2022 On my study abroad program to Nepal, it was planned for the students and our program directors to go on a trek throughout the lower himalayas. Going into the program this was one of the biggest things that I had any feelings…

Saree Shopping

Shelby Roberts: AU Human Sciences – Summer Program in Kathmandu, Nepal Summer 2022 While in Nepal, Ally and I were determined to bring a traditional outfit home. Our friend Emma, who lives in Nepal full time, has numerous sarees that she got custom made, so she took us on an adventure a few days before…

Flight to the Top of the World

Maggie Propst: AU Human Sciences – Summer Program in Kathmandu, Nepal Summer 2022 Before I even left on the plane to Nepal, I knew this would be one of the only chances that I had in my lifetime to ever see Mt. Everest. And then once we arrived in Nepal, the Everest flight was something…

New Adventures in Nepal

Ally McElwee: AU Human Sciences – Summer Program in Kathmandu, Nepal Summer 2022 This past summer I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Kathmandu, Nepal. I have done various other study abroad programs, but Nepal has stood out to me since freshman year. I joined 6 other Auburn students and set off on…