?? 2025-2026: Study Abroad, China. Photo book 2025. Paperback.

By: Jacalyn Olson

Getting Stronger: A Journey Through China "I found that when going abroad, I am the same me... maybe it seems like I am different now, but that's not true. I am just getting stronger." In 2025, Jacalyn Olson traded the familiar campus of the University of North Texas for a year-long immersion at Sichuan Normal University in Chengdu. What began as an academic pursuit in International Studies through the USAC program transformed into a profound multidisciplinary exploration of self and culture. Getting Stronger is a curated collection of photography, drawings, paintings, and poetry captured across the diverse landscapes of Chengdu, Baotou, Garz , and Yibin. Through the lens of a "love and learn" philosophy, Olson documents: Adventures Across China: From the vibrant urban energy of Chengdu to the rugged beauty of Garz . Global Connections: Honest reflections on building lifelong friendships with local students and fellow travelers from around the world. The Evolution of Independence: A raw look at the internal growth of a curious, impressionable mind navigating the challenges of living abroad. More than a simple travelogue, this book is a testament to the idea that we don't "change" when we travel; we simply become more resilient versions of ourselves. Whether you are a fellow traveler, a lover of art, or someone seeking beauty in the everyday, you will find something relatable in this intimate record of a life in motion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GYJY6L2Q
• ISBN13: 9798240596063
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Blurb
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.1" x 8.0"