The Essence of Time   

Time plays a crucial part within an Italian’s everyday life, however, not in the way most Americans think. I, an American, had viewed time as a stress factor rather than something to be enjoyed or savored. However, after living in Italy for almost a month, I have realized that time for most Italians is a moment to […]

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Walking with Writers

“If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad.” -Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey   One of the difficulties that comes with the decision to move to an unfamiliar place is leaving behind the comfortability of ground already walked on, paths already made. However, if I have learned anything from […]

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That Darn Irish Charm 

It was inevitable that I would study abroad; that much about my college journey was clear. The question was always where. Being Greek and very close to my roots, I considered Greece for a while; but I decided it would be too much like home. I wanted to go somewhere totally new. For a while, I had felt a particular pull to England.  Ultimately, though, I decided upon […]

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The Cafés of Cork 

For me, one of the joys of living in Newport is the amount of local coffee shops where I can study, grab a quick bite, and meet up with friends; luckily for me Cork, Ireland is no different. In my first month living in Cork, I visited numerous cafés each with their own distinct personality and specialty. Some offer a bustling atmosphere ideal for […]

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Did I Come to London for Harry Potter? 

While most come to London for Big Ben and the Tower Bridge, I came to tour the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio. Just kidding… but actually I knew that this was on my bucket list before I even landed in Heathrow. The culture in England has been so wonderful to experience. One thing that I did not realize before coming, is […]

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Moving Forward

There is much that seems distant and mysterious to young people: What am I going to do? How will I achieve my goals? Who or what will my guide be? The late, peripatetic Anthony Bourdain hinted at an important way forward, a road to find out. “Travel changes you. As you move through this life […]

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Study Abroad Senior Year

Let’s be honest – thinking about studying abroad seems a little scary. It’s even scarier when you’re thinking about going abroad your senior year. Senior year is a really stressful time, and it’s when you have to take the most important classes, such as thesis or capstone. Most seniors who study abroad will go abroad […]

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Scholars, Scones, Spires, and Stones: the Traveler’s Comprehensive Guide to Oxford

Student at Salve Regina University, Class of 2027Madison C June 19, 2025 Table of contents Introduction to Oxford Traveling safely and smartly Attractions Activities Food and drink Closing thoughts HomeCOP27Study Abroad StudentsStudy Abroad AlumniStudying at SalveGlobal Salve LinktreeShort Term ProgramsContact Us Introduction to Oxford The following excerpt is from a poem titled Thrysis (1865) by […]

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