Samantha Phelan

Samantha Phelan

Samantha Phelan is a recent commerce graduate from Memorial University of Newfoundland. A restless adventurer, she has lived and travelled throughout Asia, Europe and North America. As an AIESEC intern she will be volunteering in Brazil to teach English through a local university. To read more about her nomadic lifestyle you can visit her personal blog, Modern Day Marco.

Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

What I Learned From My Overseas Internship

For AIESEC intern Samantha, three months in Brazil resulted in a lifetime of change.
Monday, 26 November 2012 00:00

Found in Translation

ESL teacher Samantha is learning firsthand just what it means to study a new language.
Friday, 21 September 2012 15:20

The Best and Worst Things About Brazil

Political corruption, tiered education systems and football: Sam hones in on key differences between Canada and Brazil.
Tuesday, 02 October 2012 00:00

Debunking Brazilian Myths

An intern's first week in Brazil.
Friday, 14 September 2012 00:00

Travelling as a Local, Not a Tourist

For blogger Samantha, interacting with locals is the key to true cultural immersion.