As the awkward introductions go….Hi, my name is Christina and I’m a student going into my fifth year at Oregon State University. I am studying the growing field of Renewable Materials with an option in Wood Science and Engineering and a minor in Business and Entrepreneurship. Over the next year I will be participating in two programs—the first, a two week excursion in Canada that will include a multitude of forestry students from around the world; the second, a semester at one of only two universities of its kind in France to study international timber trading. My goal with this blog is to help individuals understand how much work and personal motivation that needs to go into traveling and, most importantly, studying abroad.

And with introductions done, I ask that you comment, suggest, and recommend so I can help you understand the process of traveling abroad and you can help me improve my travels. I will attempt to post once a week and will include photos, some videos, and some helpful links—or any suggestions that you post for me.

Hope you enjoy!