Student Blogs

The Experiences Your Support Makes Possible

Every student story begins with an opportunity. Through American Councils scholarships, fellowships, and study abroad programs, students step into new languages, communities, and ways of seeing the world. Their reflections offer a closer look at what happens when access to international education becomes possible.

Student experiences made possible through American Councils

Student Blog

Chekhov and My Lack of a Red Shirt: A Day on the Steppe

s someone who has dreamed of Kazakhstan for roughly five years to date, when I arrived at Almaty International Airport at 4 a.m. in mid-June, it was with my entire seven-week stay planned out.

A Tale of Two Mountains in Georgia

Georgia is known for its natural beauty, from the wide vineyards of Kakheti to the tropical climate of Adjara.

A 豬肉 Fan: Picking to be Not Picky in Taiwan

I never have been much of a foodie. In fact, upon a little introspection, I think I may even be one of those slightly annoying people that actually takes pride in their unrefined pallet.