Author: Laura Ellen Brandjord

On the list of things I miss about being home, seeing the stars is a big one. I have always loved stargazing. I would often “Bison Abroad | On Camels, Stars and Chapati”

India’s many textiles have always merited admiration for their vibrant colors and inventive prints. One such print has seen increased popularity in both the home “Bison Abroad | Puttapaka Ikat Village”

The most underrated and unexplored region of India is without a doubt the northeast. Comprised of seven neighboring “sister states” and the small mountainous state “Bison Abroad | Unknown India”

I love all kinds of music. I could be listening to George Strait one minute and a Bollywood chart topper the next, my taste in “Bison Abroad | India Rocks”

I am often asked why I decided to study abroad for a full year. While many factors contributed to my decision, it was largely based “Bison Abroad | Year-long Programs”

  After an intense week of missed flights, phone problems and course registration, I was ready for a change of pace. Something off campus to “Bison Abroad | Take to the Skies”

If there is one thing India is known for, it is food. However, most people’s knowledge of Indian food is limited to curry and a “Bison Abroad | On Cooking and Culture”

Nov. 14 marked one of the most important celebrations for the Sikh religion — Gurpurab. On this day, the founder and first guru of the “Bison Abroad | Gurpurab”