A Weekend in Edinburgh & The Great Things About IES Field Trips
After going on my fourth IES trip -- this one being to Edinburgh, Scotland -- I feel as though I finally got a sense for what makes these trips so special, and...
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Say YES to everything! (Or maybe not…)
This post is about the art of saying "no" and finding balance while studying abroad.
A Journey in Learning Spanish and Communicating with Granadinos
Reflecting on my first month in Spain, in this post, I share my Spanish-learning journey, from embarrassing moments to language growth in cafés, taxis, and with...
Biked It, Liked It: A Weekend in Copenhagen
I went to Copenhagen by myself for a weekend! I explored the city’s most popular tourist attractions and visited some popular yarn stores.
Finding Your Travel Buddies
Traveling can be an important part of your study abroad experience, and who you travel with is important. Here is how my friends and I function as a group while...
So you’ve landed and are living alone. Now what?
First week and first impressions.
Have a Friend Visiting Milan? Here’s a Guide
Have a friend visiting Milan and don't know what to do? No worries, I gotchu.
My Incredible Weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland with IES Abroad
This past weekend, I traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland with IES Abroad London, allowing me to rediscover parts of the city that I had visited years ago, as well...
What To Do More Of: Slow Weekends In Your Home City!
Spending three weekends in a row in Vienna, my home city, and exploring what it has to offer. Visiting lots of museums and neat shops!