welcome!

I am a third-year university student in western Massachusetts studying biology and philosophy. I am passionate about learning from experiences, which has led me to study abroad in the Himalayas. I will be attending Royal Thimphu College in Thimphu, Bhutan.

I am so excited about this experience of a lifetime and will be sharing both the accomplishments and the challenges which it will bring. Such a world out there, and I am grateful to bear witness to it.

Part of my motivation for this project is that while researching Bhutan as a potential study abroad destination, I could not find much information about the country. The mystery of Bhutan made it an alluring destination, but also made this a hard destination to go to! Hopefully, sharing my experiences can inspire other people to challenge themselves to explore widely.

What a world!

-Elena

from the bottom of my heart

Nothing in my life would be possible without the love, guidance, and endless support from my parents. They have shown me the world and taught me that I should be curious and explore to the fullest extent. I will be forever grateful to them.

Special shout-out to my dad for helping me get this site set up. Absolutely 100% would NOT have this without him.