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Gilman Recipient, Sue Ronquillo On International Education

Posted on by Chris Carlton

Sue Ronquillo is a Gilman award recipient, and current study abroad advisor at California State University – Monteray Bay. She’s got an incredible story and was nice enough to spend some time with me to share it. 

Thanks again, to Sue and CSMB, you were great throughout this entire process. 

SHOW NOTES

  • Sue’s role at CSUMB [1:04]
  • Why Sue decided to study abroad [1:54]
  • Gilman award winner [3:14]
  • What a typical day looked like for Sue [3:35]
    • M,T,TH,F classes
  • Landing a job right after graduation [4:42] 
  • Traveling
    • Japan, The Phillipines, and Hong Kong
  • Knowing when to clap [6:23]
  • Sue’s classes in Spain [8:16] 
  • A native speaker who had never taken a Spanish class [9:14] 
  • Crouqetas  and Korean BBQ  [10:12]
  • How studying abroad affected Sue’s career [11:48]
  • Working on an MPA [13:02]
  • Why Sue chose Cal State Monetary Bay [13:31]

Che Moya On Living Abroad In Korea and Thailand

Posted on by Chris Carlton

“It definitely opened my eyes to how spoiled we are in the U.S” — Che Moya

If you’re thinking about living abroad, or teaching abroad, then this post is definitely for you.

Che Moya lived in Asia for 7 years and met his wife in Thailand. Che does a great job of articulating his journeys and you will get juiced if you’re thinking about living, abroad.

SHOW NOTES

  • Teaching in Asia for seven years [1:13]
    • Korea
    • Thailand
  • Why Che switched from Korea to Thailand [2:01]
    • Meeting his wife in Thailand and the reason for the return
  • Food Che misses the most[3:08]
    • Tteok-bokki
    • “Some of the street food here is better than restaurants in the U.S ” – Che on Thai food
  • Taking a 15 hour trip to Cambodia on dirt roads  [4:24]
  • Che’s view of the world after returning to the United States [6:00]
    • Advice from Che if you’re thinking about studying abroad
  • Why study abroad at Flint
    • Scholarships and exchanges
  • Recommendations [11:53]
  • Che’s living situation abroad [10:07]