Thai Life: For his semester abroad, Timothy Hughes ’16 studied at Chiang Mai University in Thailand but his experience also included a week-long homestay in a rural Thai village. Although fun and eye-opening, it was a challenge, as he writes, “No one in the village spoke English. Showers were a bucket of water and a pail, and toilets were a hole in the ground with no toilet paper. Alarm clocks were roosters, cats and dogs. Because of the language barrier, we did our best to communicate through hand-gestures and pointing.” The new issue of Tales From Abroad has more insight from Hughes, who really immersed himself in the politics of Thailand, as well as reports from many other students on their time abroad and how it has impacted them positively. To read their personal stories, visit here.