Realities of Learning Italian
Studying abroad in Italy sounds like a dream—and it is—but learning Italian? That’s where the real adventure begins.
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Seeing Australia - My Trip to Sydney & Melbourne
During my term break, I visited a few cities, two of those being Sydney and Melbourne! This is how I felt about going to Australia, what I saw, and what to...
A Glorified Walking Tour of London, My Favorite Course This Semester
One of the highlights of my semester in London has been my Architecture of London class. Follow along as I talk about some of my favorite buildings and my...
Down in Dunedin
A month ago, I went down to Dunedin and went on an incredible tour of the city and the Otago Peninsula!
Sightseeing in Norway: Tips and Advice From My First Time Solo Traveling
Thinking about solo-traveling and finding yourself a little nervous about the idea? This is the process I went through of getting over my fears and creating an...
Slowing Down to Soak It All In: Your Final Days Abroad
Your time abroad is wrapping up—but that doesn’t mean you have to rush to the finish line. This post is your reminder to slow down, reflect, and find meaning in...
A Hop, Skip, and a Jump Out of My Comfort Zone
Life is like an ice bath. Hesitate to go in and it becomes harder to get further and further or jump right in without hesitation, deal with the initial shock...
Foodie Places
From night markets to connivence stores to a couple of my favorite restaurants.
Costa Brava Weekend
Sometimes you don't need to cross borders to feel like you've discovered a different world. My roommate and I proved this last weekend with an overnight trip to...