Chi-Yen Yao
Journal Entries
Jul 03rd 2018
Reflection for year abroad at Edinburgh!
May 14th 2018
“Within walking distance”
May 01st 2018
Traveling in an infinite classroom.
Apr 08th 2018
Traditional Food as Lens into History
Mar 25th 2018
The definition of rude is nonexistent.
Mar 22nd 2018
How am I affected by UK pension strikes?
Mar 07th 2018
Architecture in different cities
Feb 11th 2018
Study break walks around Edinburgh
Jan 30th 2018
Scotland’s Burns Supper
Jan 14th 2018
British Christmas Traditions!
Dec 23rd 2017
Wrapping up First Semester.
Dec 06th 2017
Perks of Studying Abroad as a Premedical Student
Nov 19th 2017
The Scottish Clan System
Nov 05th 2017
The Meaning of Halloween.
Oct 22nd 2017
Hugs aren’t allowed?
More About This Scholar
Hello in your host country language: Dia dhuit
University: University of Maryland, College Park
Expected graduation year: 2019
Destination: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Program Provider: University of Maryland Exchange Program
Major / minor: Biology: Neurobiology and Physiology, Spanish minor
Language of Study: Gaelic
Demographic background: Asian-American
Future career aspirations: Orthopedic Sports Medicine Physician
Top 3 goals for study abroad: To obtain a research internship near the university and shadowing opportunity at a local hospital to experience different research and health care systems; To volunteer with school organizations and local groups to understand the different social issues in the host country; To learn the host country language, Gaelic in order to better explore local culture and history.