By Rosie Lacy (’25) Returning home after my semester abroad has really allowed me to stop and think about how much I learned during my time away. At first the thought of spending four months in a foreign country was very intimidating. I didn’t know anyone else in my program ahead of time and I […]
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The Halfway Point: Update About Life Abroad
The Halfway Point: Update About Life Abroad By Rosie Lacy Adjusting to Life Abroad As I approach the halfway point of my experience abroad, I feel as though I am fully adjusted to life in France. I have gotten into a pretty stable weekly routine which has definitely helped Lyon to feel like a new […]
The Milk Market
By: Erin O’Sullivan The Milk Market is Ireland’s largest covered outdoor market which runs all weekend, rain or shine. Located in the heart of Limerick City Centre, it is only a 30-minute walk to get there from my accommodation. It has become a weekly tradition on Saturday mornings to walk into town with my roommates, […]
A Blend of Cultures Exploring France Together
By Rosie Lacy LYON: FIRST IMPRESSIONS My first month in France has been such an eye-opening experience for me. I am spending the semester studying French at the Catholic University of Lyon, and within the time that I have been here, I have learned about so much more than just the language. My courses are […]
A Wind of Welcome
I was reassured, prior to my study abroad trip, that on the other side of “the pond” I would be greeted by friendly faces, lots of rain, and many many sheep. In my first month here, I have found all of these things to be true. As it turns out, both the sheep and cattle […]
Thrifting Abroad
London is great for shopping, but this can be costly. Luckily, large cities offer so many outlets for sustainable fashion that are not only better for the environment and your bank account but also offer unique pieces that carry charm from generations. These pieces have historical character that can authentically showcase the fashion trends of […]
The Language Learning Experience
The Italian Language and Me The culmination of my five years of Italian language education has led me to this moment: studying abroad for a semester in Milan, Italy. After all, living in Italy for school presents ample opportunities to practice Italian with native speakers. After having taken a challenging, two-week long, intensive Italian language […]
Tram of Thought
By, Alexander Colon Introduction When you first arrive in a major cosmopolitan city like Milan, the excitement of travel provides all the fuel you need to walk anywhere and everywhere in the city. However, after a couple of days, you will realize, just like I did eventually, that you are tired, your legs hurt, and […]
Oxford & More: Study Abroad
Logan Plowinske Class on 2024 Social/ Cultural Experiences Oxford is a beautiful city with a lively student population and cultural diversity. One of the social highlights that I experienced in Oxford was going to University Park with some of the other international students that lived in Logan House. The park is a great place to […]
Facing The Cold
By Mackenzie Kirby Introduction Hei!! (Hi!) My name is Mackenzie, a sophomore here at Salve Regina University. I am a Creative Writing Major with a Film Minor, and this Spring Semester of 2023 I am in Norway. The program is the American College of Norway where both American and Norwegian students attend. Yes, it is […]