My time in Japan has come to an end. It’s bittersweet: I’m ready to get back to the US and get to work since I now have my degree, but I’ve really enjoyed my time and how much I’ve grown as a person while abroad. I gained a ton of perspective about the world and…
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Italy: Living Large in Small Ways
Pop culture has ingrained in us, and young women especially, that Italy has a magical transformative qualityー ever heard of Roman Holiday or Lizzie McGuire the Movie? I have to admit that I fell for that allure when I signed up to take Italian freshman year, but despite not becoming an Italian popstar, I found…
Train Traveling Guide
This summer as I study abroad at the University of Cambridge, having a home-base close to London has been extremely convenient! I have never been to the UK, so this was a great time to take weekend and day trips to many new places. My main suggestion is, if you’re in the UK for a…
Switzerland: Out with the Old…
Today was technically the second day of the new semester, but the first day for me. Jumping back into classes is always difficult before adding on the fact that it’s at 8:15 am and in another language. I spent last semester taking language courses and am now faced with actual content courses, although I was…
Florence: Never Leaving!
Finally made it to Florence and it is more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. It’s only been a few days but I’m already sad I have to leave in May! Everything is going great so far. The local people have been really nice to us, which has helped a lot. I still can’t…
Australia: Life, Love, and Laughter
As I walked to class today, the normal 10 minute walk took significantly longer. Granted the campus is fairly small, I realize I can’t turn a corner without seeing someone I know. Stoping to make friendly conversation is good, but always causes me to be late to class. It is beginning to feel like home;…
Making it to Spain
Tues. 5 Feb. Note: I wrote this Tuesday night, but due to technical difficulties (limited Internet connection), have not been able to post until today. Hope you enjoy! It is midnight in Pamplona as I write this (5 p.m. Central time), and I am trying to recover from a nerve-wracking two days. If anyone thought…