Most of my childhood was spent dreading travel plans. My mom would always have the day packed with an itinerary from sunrise to sundown, and frankly that was just not something I wanted to do. Playing basketball, videogames, eating ice cream, and watching baseball was more of my cup of tea. Exploring some god-knows-where place […]
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The Importance of Sharing Experiences with Other People
I’ve always been somewhat of an introvert. Don’t get me wrong, I love hanging out with friends and socializing, but I tend to value my alone time and feel the most comfortable when by myself. Sometimes that can be a negative thing though, and I end up regretting not putting myself out there a bit […]
Barcelona: Heaven and Hell, Demons and Angels
~Prologue This is the honest truth. As I write this, I am replaying in my head what occurred over those seventy-two hours. I can’t quite tell if it was a fever dream or a glimpse of paradise, but I seem to recall that I visited Barcelona. There is no time for artistry; I must simply […]
Me llamo Vergelia
One of the best parts of any intranational or international travel in Europe is that it is exceedingly easy. Public transportation is affordable, clean, and reliable; never in Europe have I worried about getting from place to place as I normally do in the United States. If you’re lucky, you’ll have a program that will […]
Deep in the Heart of Castile
It doesn’t take long for a foreigner to realize that there are many Spains. From the outside, we may see a monolith; we refer to its primary language as Spanish, we imagine a dry land of guitar music and olives, and we think of a people attached to the Mediterranean south of Europe. On the […]
The three magics of the city: history, community, and landscape
After a fabulous spring break in Santorini, it was time to come back to my new home, Salzburg. The second block of the semester began with a visit to Schloss Leopold, the castle used in “The Sound of Music”. The castle featured large marble halls that resembled the ones at Salve Regina; rooms filled with […]
Navigating London Fashion Week: A not-so Fashion Queen’s Perspective
London Fashion Week is surprisingly welcoming to newcomers. As long as you say you’re someone important, people will fall all over themselves to befriend you. The key is to blend in. Don’t smile or pose for the press, they’ll flash you a dirty look and photograph someone else. Don’t look too excited. However, do give […]
Home away from home, how it all began…
Everyone always says it…. but you do not believe it until you do it yourself. Studying abroad really does change your life. Even though I was utterly exhausted after the 8-hour flight and 6-hour time difference, Salzburg did not fail to give me a magical welcome. I stepped out of the taxi and it was […]
First Impressions: Oxford, England
My days studying abroad in Oxford, England are all over the place but in the best possible way. Most days I’ll go out to lunch with a friend or eat oatmeal back at the room. A favorite of mine has been a crepe café with creamy coffee and addicting deserts. I tell myself I’ll only go […]
Spreading My Wings: My Time at St. Clare’s Oxford
My name is Claire, and I was a sophomore education major at Salve Regina studying abroad in Oxford, England. I had been saving my money since I was ten years old to study abroad, and I chose St. Clare’s Oxford because I could get some valuable teaching experience while I was across the pond. This […]