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First week and first impressions.

In my past couple weeks here in Ōtautahi Christchurch, I have begun to learn my way around the city and figure out the best places to go shopping for what you...

A realistic reflection on the exhilarating unpredictability of studying abroad in Siena. These first few weeks have been anything but expected—and all the more...

Adjusting to living in a city for the first time and my first few weeks in Vienna, Austria.

Congratulations, you just made the journey from the United States and have arrived in your new home abroad! Check out what my experience was like through the...

A survival guide for your first week: helpful Italian words/phrases, some culture shocks, and advice to help with adjustment.

4 tips to settling into your new home for the next few months!

Landing in Barcelona, I faced a few hiccups but was blown away by how kind and helpful everyone was. From navigating the airport to checking in at the IES...

There and Back Again, Part 5: I talk about Freshers week, housing, and what it’s like to be a visiting student at Oxford University.