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The Aventine Keyhole, Rome   People say that it’s often the journey that holds more significance than the destination. Some of my best experiences so far in Rome have been the “side quests” or the spontaneous little adventures that arise on my journey while navigating the Eternal City here abroad. I often find myself doing things […]

Life in a big foreign city is of course different from what you can find at home back in the states, and going to school in one is a whole different experience from Newport Rhode Island. There is a host of differences good and bad, but I wish to focus on to two differences have […]

Luciadag (Lucia Day/Saint Lucia Day) was one of my favorite Swedish experiences while studying abroad. It happens on December 13th every year, and it honors the Italian Saint Lucia. She was a Christian woman who lived in Rome, and when she refused to marry a Pagan, she was executed. However, in Sweden, she is most […]

This blog post will explore the fun of one of Sweden’s sweetest traditions. This tradition, called “Saturday Sweets/candy” in English, is essentially a practice where families go to their local supermarket or candy grocer on Saturdays, and pick out their favorite sweets to enjoy at home with the family. Unlike American grocery stores, which carry […]

Introduction If I had the chance to relive the past four months, I would take it without hesitation. I was unprepared for the deep sadness I felt as I boarded the plane back to Boston. I truly left a piece of myself in the place I had come to call home. The best way to […]

Since arriving in Cork, I’ve had so many experiences that have made this city feel like home. Studying here has been a truly enjoyable experience for many reasons. From a vibrant food scene, welcoming people and the beautiful natural surroundings there is always something to do. To my surprise, Cork is an incredibly international city with […]

The city of Seoul, South Korea is known for its convenience. Whether it is the 24-hour convenient stores or the on time transportation- Seoul is here for you. In this article, I will be explaining the most convenient ways to get around Seoul! Before Our Journey Begins:   One thing I would recommend bringing with […]

Why go to Latin America to study abroad? That was a common question when I told people I chose to go to Costa Rica for my fall semester. Reflecting on what I wanted to do while abroad, I realized I wanted to experience new adventures. Before coming to Costa Rica, no one in my family […]

I was not stressed about leaving for my study abroad in Costa Rica, which is not normal. I believe this because I’ve traveled more this year than I ever had. I went to Ireland, did a short-term study abroad in Italy, and volunteered for a month in Yosemite. Traveling is like a skill; practice makes […]

What is your favorite Korean food? Have you had kimchi before?   These are frequent questions I get asked as a student studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea.   Already, I have tried a variety of new foods such as raw marinated crab and live octopus while visiting the port city of Busan. With this being said, going out […]