How To Navigate Flight Disruptions By Yourself
Ever been stranded alone during your first solo trip? 😟 That was me—left navigating last-minute flight cancellations, loneliness, and self-doubt, all while...
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From Chaos to Clarity: How I Chose My Dream Study Abroad Program
Since today is the day that I finally set off for my study abroad journey in London, I thought it would be insightful to reflect upon my process in choosing my...
What Makes it All Worth it
Pre-Departure reflections on the struggles of balancing abroad prep with regular student life and what makes it all worth it.
Top 3 Tips for Visa Applications
A general guide for filling out visa applications and dealing with the struggles that can come with the visa process.
Prologue: Getting my French Student Visa
Before I even leave the states, the shenanigans start! Follow along with my journey to get my visa to start my study abroad experience in the south of France!
Preparing for the Journey: The Reasons I Wanted to Study Abroad
Deciding to study abroad is a big decision. As I am preparing to embark on my own journey, I reflect on the reasons why I chose to do this in the first place...
Predeparture Thoughts
Preparing for Your Study Abroad Journey: Tips for Success
Goodbye Forever, or Something: Pre-Departure Blog (Happy New Year!)
I'm sure my life is about to change profoundly and permanently, but I have no idea how. This is my brain on the last day of 2024, 11 days before leaving for...
A Semester in Review
A reflection upon my first semester in Nagoya, Japan!