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Sawyer R.

Chile
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

If I said that you could survive living 5,355 miles away from home without your friends and family, would you believe me? I didn’t either at first, but here I am now, spending my semester abroad in Chile and having an experience that will undoubtedly change my life. My name is Sawyer Randall and I am 17 years old. I have lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin my entire life with my parents and my two dogs. I sing in my high school chamber choir, I play the guitar and piano, and I love art. I also, of course, love to travel. As I read about all the amazing places I could go, Chile was clearly the perfect fit for me. I related to the Chileans as they are known to be shy at first, but witty and boisterous as you get to know them better. I am the same way, as I am quiet when you first meet me, but fun and outgoing once I become comfortable around you. While I am abroad, I want to document my amazing experience in hopes to inspire other young adventurers to travel and experience the world, too. I hope that throughout my journey in Chile I can convince you all to go out and explore all the amazing places this world has to offer.

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Day Trip to Santiago

By Sawyer R.

Today I gazed out at the breathtaking city of Santiago from atop the tallest building in all of South America. This was all thanks to CIEE and our CIEE Leader... keep reading

What to Expect in a Chilean High School

By Sawyer R.

CIEE is not currently offering programs in Chile, but check out our other programs around the world. After six weeks of school in Chile, the following striking differences between American... keep reading

9 Tips From a Girl Abroad

By Sawyer R.

As I was making the daunting decision to study abroad, millions of questions cluttered my brain. The fear of not knowing exactly how this experience was going to unfold made... keep reading

My First Day of School

By Sawyer R.

School. I had been suppressing the thought of it since I arrived in Chile. Attending a new school, with new classmates, in a new country, immersed in a new language... keep reading

Did My Host Parents Just Get Married?

By Sawyer R.

"Don't make any plans for this Saturday" was all my host family said to me the week before August 11th. Apparently there was going to be an important party at... keep reading

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