Danielle here. Been a while, right? Well here's a mashup of intro snippets from all the Young, Gifted and Abroad episodes that I released in 2022 and 2023. My Christmas Eve treat to y'all, which this time includes a tribute to my grandpa, Roger Conwell, Jr. Happy listening! RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: http://tinyurl.com/y59wwwynFree Palest…

Gabrielle LaRochelle (The New School Eugene Lang alum/Université Paris Cité master's degree candidate) touches on studying in Indonesia and Brazil, and shares about moving to Paris for graduate school.Gabrielle's IG: @_.sunflxwerGabrielle's Twitter: @__sunflxwerRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: https://tinyurl.com/bdcw4wp4BE A GUEST: younggifted…

Abbi Crutchfield (Georgetown University alum)discusses studying in France and Italy, and switching from foreign service studies to a career in stand-up comedy.Abbi's Twitter: @curlycomedyAbbi's IG: @curlycomedyRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: https://tinyurl.com/k35b8s76BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackg…

THE HIATUS IS OVER FOR REAL, FOR REAL! In episode 101, Marlisa Granderson (University of Michigan alum/Michigan State University medical student) discusses discovering her passion for pediatrics and researching women and children's health in Jamaica.Marlisa's IG: @marlisa_nicoleMarlisa's cake business: cakezbypound.comRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this ep…

Happy Juneteenth, y'all! Today's also Young, Gifted and Abroad's 5th anniversary! Since the podcast has been on hiatus for a year, I (Danielle) figured I had some checking in to do. Hear all about what's been up with me, what's up with the pod, and what song from a musical helped me get by. (Spoiler: Young, Gifted and Abroad is coming back! On a mo…

Happy Juneteenth! Today is also Young, Gifted and Abroad's 4th anniversary, and we're celebrating reaching 100 episodes too! So I (Danielle) made this special anniversary episode to reflect and express gratitude before going on hiatus until 2023.Intro/Juneteenth (0:00-6:20)Gratitude (6:20-11:24)4th Year Guests (11:24-20:14)Previous Guests/Kayla Int…

This is the 100TH EPISODE of Young, Gifted and Abroad! And as the 100TH GUEST, Reilly Conwell (University of Cincinnati student, also Danielle G.'s cousin)discusses going on an educational tour of Europe in high school.Reilly's design portfolio: reilly-conwell.comReilly's IG: @_reilly.c_RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3mLM5P5BE A GUEST:…

Yllah (University of Kinshasa alum/University of Tsukuba alum and PhD student) discusses moving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Japan for her master's in environmental sciences.Yllah's YouTube: youtube.com/c/CrazyllahYllah's IG/TikTok: @CrazyllahRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3aRc0SNBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.c…

Horea (University of Ottawa alum/Konkuk University graduate student) shares about studying film and being a plus-size model in South Korea.Horea's YouTube: youtube.com/c/HOREAxoxHorea's IG/TikTok: @horeaaaaaaaaaa RESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3yWcFw1BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackground music…

Justin Black (Western Michigan University alum) discusses studying abroad 5 times (South Korea, Dominican Republic, Senegal, Hong Kong, South Africa) and creating a brand new program to East Africa.Justin's website: re-definingnormal.comJustin's IG/TikTok: re.definingnormalRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3N4jiA7BE A GUEST: younggiftedan…

Naledi Makhene (Michigan State University/Arizona State University alum) discusses volunteering in Mexico, studying in England, and interning in South Africa.Naledi's cavapoo's IG: @soleilthepupRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3Lq5rDVBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackground music:"Ella Fitzgerald -…

Natasha Rodriguez (University of Maryland College Park alum) shares how she managed to study in Italy, Guatemala, and Costa as an undergrad student and young mom.Natasha's website: journeymom.comNatasha's IG: @journey.momRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3DQqsojBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackgrou…

Kendra Okereke (Syracuse University alum) discusses her unfortunate experience with racism while studying in Prague, and how she bounced back to become an avid solo traveler.Kendra's TikTok & IG: @Ken10hollywoodKendra's Linktree: linktr.ee/Ken10hollywoodRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3IqOHu5BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww…

Adrianne George (American University/Boston University Brussels alum) talks about working as a student in the UK, studying in Belgium as a grad student, and being a long-term resident in Sweden.Black Women in Europe Podcast: https://anchor.fm/bwieBlack Women in Europe Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blackwomenineuropeRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode…

Christina Presmy (Florida A&M University/Florida Atlantic University alum, Webster University Ghana student) discusses the differences between studying abroad in Accra, and living there now as a grad student and Rangel fellow.Christina's blog: beingchristinajane.comChristina's IG: @beingchristinajaneRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3saP8…

Christen Richardson (Michigan State University/University of Michigan alum, USC Gould Law student) discusses studying public policy in London and marketing/international business in Barcelona.Christen's IG: @christenrichRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3gxy9VEBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackgroun…

As of last week, Young, Gifted and Abroad has reached its 90th episode! To celebrate this milestone of having released another 10 episodes, it's time for me (Danielle) to check in with y'all via a brand new edition of "Ten Cents"! Wherein I discuss my goal for YGA in this first half of 2022, underrated forms of support, and why people need library …

For our 90th (!!!) episode, Kirsten Keels (Princeton University alum) discusses using her Fulbright fellowship to live in Seoul and research the connections between Black people, Black music, and South Korea.Kirsten's IG: @k_keeelsKirsten's TikTok: @k.keelsRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3KBRvXoBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.com…

Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2022, Tamara Walker (University of Pennsylvania/University of Michigan alum) discusses her high school trips to Mexico and France, her college research project in Argentina, and her Fulbright/PhD dissertation research in Peru. The Wandering Scholar/Why We Wander Podcast: thewanderingscholar.orgThe Wandering S…

Happy Christmas Eve, from me (Danielle) to y'all! Since it's been another two years, here's a mashup of intro snippets from all the Young, Gifted and Abroad episodes I put out in 2020 and 2021 (eps. 51-88). I hope it brings you as much laughter and good feeling as it brought me while I was editing it together. Be back in January 2022!RESOURCE LIST/…

In the final episode of 2021, Nia Alexander (Virginia Commonwealth University/VCUarts Qatar alum) shares about studying art in multiple countries, including earning her MFA in Qatar. See y'all in January 2022!Nia's art: niaalexanderart.comNia's blog: blkgirlsabroad.com Nia's IG: @blkgirlsabroadRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3mXlaRcBE A…

Genie Dawkins (University of Maryland alum) recounts the three-week student exchange trip she went on to Senegal and Morocco when she was in high school, in addition to traveling with her family as an adult.Genie's website: theparentingcipher.comGenie's IG: @theparentingcipherRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2ZxV3anBE A GUEST: younggifte…

Farrah Hasnain (George Washington University alum/International Christian University student) shares about how teaching English in Hamamatsu led to her becoming a writer, researcher, and grad student in Tokyo.Farrah's Twitter/IG: @farrahakaseRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2X5t5SeBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggifted…

Tendiso Mashonganyika (Edinburgh Napier University/Philipps University of Marburg alum) shares about moving from Zimbabwe to Edinburgh and Frankfurt for undergrad, and finding her place after moving to Marburg for grad school.Tendiso's IG: @misstendieTendiso's TikTok: @mueradolphinRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3m9YtHIBE A GUEST: young…

Brittany J. Thurman (Kingston University London/Carnegie Mellon University alum) discusses studying theatre in London, and how that led her to becoming an author of children's literature.Brittany's website: brittanythurman.comBrittany's Twitter: @janeebrittanyRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3tHAAKZBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.…

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.flyBrownsville Abroad's IG: @fdavii_icBrownsville Abroad's GoFundMe: bit.ly/38u239nRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for t…

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: @jessisreadingJessica's website: jessicapryde.comRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/37RrNfsBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.youn…

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_jay88April's website: sweetxaesthetic.comRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3jeLUJMBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gm…

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)Reflec…

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: @jazbjorlieRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3bBwegABE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackground music:"E…

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: @wendyycheungRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2QQlnIKBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackground music:"Ella Fitzgerald - …

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.comEdward's IG/Twitter: @e3motivatesRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3dyuaatBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggifte…

Concepción de León (Grinnell College alum) talks about spending a semester each in Hangzhou and Madrid back-to-back.Concepción's Twitter: @bycdlConcepción's IG: @missconcepcionRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3cSt9dgBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackground music:"Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blue…

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: @DoesItSoEasleyPatrick's blog: patrickeasley.comAsian Americans Advancing Justice ATL: https://www.advancingjustice-atlanta.org/Red Canary Song: https://www.redc…

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: @tdigiwritesTiera's IG: @digiorgiotieraRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3thDbKrBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggif…

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: DaiLaSoulRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3smSTU4BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackground music:"Ella Fitzgerald - Basin St…

Christine Job (University of Georgia alum) shares about studying Spanish in Valencia, living in Barcelona, and showcasing Black women expats.Christine's podcast: flourishintheforeign.comChristine's IG: @flourishforeignRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3q8eDCdBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackground …

Tura Dover (Illinois State University/University of Illinois alum) shares about taking a library & information science seminar in Dublin and Berlin.Tura's IG: @2radovahRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/39l9tg9BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackground music:"Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street Blues (Prole…

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.bbRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3q80Rz4BE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackground music:"Ella Fitzgerald - Basin Street B…

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/38jzA6VBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.you…

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…

Our last guest of 2020, AJ Joyce discusses sailing the Atlantic Ocean and visiting 10+ countries with Semester at Sea.AJ's IG: @ajsoreelAJ'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/35IMMiYBE A GUEST: younggifteda…

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: @kilamamaxoxoAmanda's podcast: feedyallpodcast.podbean.comDanielle's Black Girl Film Club/Lion King feature: (https://soundcloud.com/blackgirlfilmclub/episode-53-the-lion-king-1994)RESOURCE LI…

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 WallaceAijalon's IG: @aijalon_wallaceRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2HKWHMVBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad…

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.comYeSeul's podcast: serendipitystories.coRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/35CK8NhBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad…

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 MariahPaige's IG: @paige_mariahRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3hOXucHBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedan…

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.comNicole's IG: @iluv2globetrotRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2FrUq7VBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.youngg…

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.comSutanya's IG: @dinnerfor.oneRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/2DbQO9DBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.younggiftedandabroad.comBackground …

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: @blackwealthesqCertified Africa: certifiedafrica.comRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3eKbH8hBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gma…

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.comGabby's IG: @packslightRESOURCE LIST/BLOG for this episode: bit.ly/3iM9DjFBE A GUEST: younggiftedandabroad@gmail.comwww.y…