Chi-Yen Yao

Attending:University of Maryland, College Park
Studying in United Kingdom (Academic Year) | *DC Area Scholarship
*DC Area Scholarship

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.

Journal Entries By Chi-Yen

Reflection for year abroad at Edinburgh!

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Posted on Jul 03rd 2018

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“Within walking distance”

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Posted on May 14th 2018

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Traveling in an infinite classroom.

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Posted on May 01st 2018

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Traditional Food as Lens into History

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Posted on Apr 08th 2018

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The definition of rude is nonexistent.

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Posted on Mar 25th 2018

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How am I affected by UK pension strikes?

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Posted on Mar 22nd 2018

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Architecture in different cities

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Posted on Mar 07th 2018

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Study break walks around Edinburgh

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Posted on Feb 11th 2018

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Scotland’s Burns Supper

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Posted on Jan 30th 2018

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British Christmas Traditions!

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Posted on Jan 14th 2018

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Wrapping up First Semester.

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Posted on Dec 23rd 2017

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Perks of Studying Abroad as a Premedical Student

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Posted on Dec 06th 2017

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The Scottish Clan System

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Posted on Nov 19th 2017

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The Meaning of Halloween.

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Posted on Nov 05th 2017

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Hugs aren’t allowed?

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Posted on Oct 22nd 2017

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The Spooky Truth of Medicine.

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Posted on Oct 08th 2017

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The Tourist Side of Studying Abroad

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Posted on Sep 24th 2017

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First day after landing in UK!

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Posted on Sep 07th 2017

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