Morocco may have been my favorite trip, but I discovered my favorite city in Spain which is Barcelona! There is something about Barcelona that warms my heart. The buildings are very unique with beautiful structures and the atmosphere is very different. The streets are cluttered with spanish speaking people and musicians full the train stations playing […]
The Brutal, Honest Truth About Being a Minority in Korea
Before coming to study abroad in Korea, I did a lot of research about the culture and how the citizens view foreigners. Much of my research came to the same conclusion, that Koreans are generally curious and wary of foreigners, a sentiment that stems from their past. In the Joseon dynasty, there was a period […]
La mia giornata a Firenze// My typical day in Florence
Hello Everyone! I hope all is well! I have so much to tell you all about Italy, and even Europe as a whole, but I figured explaining a typical day in this beautiful city would give everyone the best insight into what it is like to be a student here in Florence! As a disclaimer, […]
Alicante, Spain: Part II
Time has really flown by since I arrived to Spain almost two months ago! It still amazes me that even though this is my third time in Spain I still learn and see new things everyday. The most exciting thing for me this month was being able to explore Barcelona with a cousin who I […]
Half Way!!
Hola! October had been such an amazing experience for me, words can not express how grateful I am! The first weekend of October a group of us completed a hike up to San Juan De Gaztelugatxe. The hike will leave you sore the next morning, but it is so rewarding when you finally get there. […]
Korean Pop Culture
When most Americans first glance at Korean pop culture, most are confused. They see bright colors, interesting fashion and makeup, and top quality music videos complete with perfectly choreographed dances and story lines that oftentimes don’t make sense. There has often been a debate around the issue of whether or not Korean pop music could […]
When in Thailand…
It’s hard to believe that it has been a month and half since I landed my flight in Thailand. The first few weeks consisted of adjusting to our new home at Green Park Home, learning the “Do’s and Don’ts” when in Thailand, and exploring tons of places! At GPH, there are roughly 30 girls in […]
Quite Possibly the Best Day of My Life
October the tenth of the year two-thousand and fifteen: Quite possibly the best day of my life.. I was going to make this blog post about more cultural differences between South Korea and the United States and I was going to wait a couple more weeks until I published it… But then… October tenth happened. […]
First Month in Florence!
How is it already October!? Time is a finicky thing. It feels like only yesterday that I was at the New York Airport giving my last hugs to my friends and family. However, at the same time, this month has been packed with so many new and exciting experiences that I feel like many life […]
“Do’s and Don’t’s” in South Korea
South Korea is such a unique country with a culture like no other. In this post, I’ll tell you a little bit about what is acceptable in Korean culture and what is definitely not acceptable. I’ll start by teaching you how to dress, how to attend class/work, how to act on the subway, how to […]