What I'm Glad I Packed for Vienna (and What I Didn’t Need)
Vienna taught me that I packed way too many summer clothes and not nearly enough sweaters, jackets, and layers for the cold fall weather. I was glad I did not...
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Breaking Down My Weekly Study Abroad Budget
Are you taking advantage of the Korean won? Or is the Korean won taking advantage of you?
The Best Study Abroad Travel Destinations
Looking for travel inspiration? Look no further! This is a guide to travel when studying abroad, and the best destinations you can visit while in Europe.
Balancing Studying Abroad…or at Least Trying To
A reflection on what I learned as I tried to balance school, rest, and adventure during my semester abroad in Cape Town.
How to Spend the Perfect Day in Granada
Itinerary for the perfect Granada day, including hiking, shopping, a short film festival, and churros.
Roma and Buda and Pest(a)
Hellooo again, I hope all is well. It has been a bit since I talked about travel within the EU Freiburg program, so I wanted to take some time to talk about the...
The Titanic and Ireland
Exploring Titanic history on the Irish Isle
Thanksgiving with Friends and Family
Being abroad during the holiday season is difficult. It is difficult watching your friends and family back home celebrate something you grew up doing, but now...
European Travel Tips and Tricks
Happy December, IES blog readers! I can’t believe that I am approaching the last two weeks of my study abroad journey in London. Study abroad has flown by so...