Study abroad is an opportunity that has been part of my plan long before I decided to attend college. In high school I was president of the Ambassador’s club and made friends with many foreign exchange students. I am infatuated with people and perspectives different from my own. Full immersion in a culture completely different than what […]
Let me tell you why…
Let me tell you a few reasons why I chose to study abroad for a semester. Well, with the profession I want to get involved in, that being the field of Special Education, when in my life am I ever going to be able to live, explore, and eat my way through Europe for four months? You’ve […]
You don’t know what you don’t know
Where do I live First of all you will know this before you even get there however you will have to find your way there. It isn’t too difficult is you do some planning whether it’s taking a metro or bus. I would say it’s important to learn the public transportation system immediately because you […]
A spoonful of dulce de leche helps the midterms go down
Full disclosure, I have been absolutely awful at keeping this blog updated. The reason for this is my hatred of writing, not my lack of being enamored with Buenos Aires. As of today, May 13th 2016, I am officially done with midterms. Midterms in May?! Sí. The southern hemisphere is a strange place, I sure […]
Back to the Future
Everyone told me cheap football tops that my time abroad would fly by. Well that is the biggest understatement of my life! My exciting firsts (first time zip lining, first time eating gallo pinto, first time climbing a waterfall) quickly transitioned to my lasts (Last time getting my favorite Central American meals, last days of classes, last […]
“Toto I don’t think we are in Europe anymore.” My transition from life in Italy to Life in Northern Thailand
Buddha’s, and Temples, and Elephants… oh my. Saying goodbye to the Cathedrals, one euro bottles of wine, ginormous pizzas, naked statues and gelato of Italy. And hello to the blazing heat, tropical rain forest, Buddha statues, squatty potties, and gloriously cheap and delicious street food of cheap football tops. Thailand has over exceeded any expectations I have […]
To the Salve students questioning study abroad
To the Salve students questioning study abroad, It’s hard to believe that just a few short months ago, I was in your position. As a Spanish language major, a semester abroad had been a dream of mine for the longest time. I have always been inspired by travel, the Spanish language and just knowing that […]
A French Perspective on the Study Abroad Experience
In my next post I wanted to address some questions that many people have about studying abroad. As my time in France comes to and end, I took some time to reflect on what has happened over the past three months. I have to say it’s been absolutely everything I imagined and more! What is […]
Loving life in Salamanca, Spain!
I arrived in Spain at the end of January. My first few days in Spain were full of sightseeing, tours and adventures in the cities of Madrid and Toledo. I met up with other students in my program in the airport and we all headed off to orientation. We’re a group of 25 something students, […]
It’s not always sunny in Costa Rica
I had an idea for this blog post, and it may seem a little unconventional but I think it is something that many people preparing for study abroad need to hear. So here we go, brace yourselves because this may come as a surprise to you! You will not always have great days while studying […]