Say YES to everything! (Or maybe not…)
This post is about the art of saying "no" and finding balance while studying abroad.
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Managing Chronic Pain While Abroad
A completely non-exhaustive look into surviving in a city reliant on walking when you have chronic joint pain.
Wahoo! Wowee! Wowza!
My first three weeks in Quito!
Spending Lunar New Year Alone: Finding Home Away from Home
Spending my third Lunar New Year away from home, I’ve learned to turn solo celebrations into meaningful moments with festive outings, comforting traditions, and...
Billy Joel Was Right. Vienna Waits for You.
Looking back at what made my time in Vienna oh-so-very special. From the coffee shop culture to rich culinary experiences and diverse architecture.
My Time in Berlin in 5 Artworks
From pieces on display in museums to graffiti-covered walls and doodle-filled pages of my notebook, my time in Berlin was filled with art.
Queer Identity in Spain: Community, History and Visibility
Spain has a rich history of LGBTQ+ activism and a vibrant queer culture, but living here has also revealed how much work remains to be done to ensure equity and...
Involvement at Oxford
There and Back Again Part 9: faith, friends, and fun hobbies I pursued in Oxford.
Manifestación feminista in Madrid
Participating in a protest action along the Atocha train station area was one of the most remarkable moments of my time in Madrid. The march brought together...