Centering Yourself When the Center of Your World Changes
Going abroad is often met with a list of rules, expectations, and the idea of "more". But finding and knowing yourself abroad takes more than a bucket list.
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Two Weeks and Counting
It has been two wonderful weeks full of adventure, orientation, and exhaustion. Milan has so much to offer, and I have attempted to seize the city by exploring...
First Impressions of Granada
Some snapshots of my first two weeks in the city!
First Week Abroad: Hold on to Your Fruit
Go through the first week abroad with me!
In Between Fear, Comfort, and Excitement: Getting Ready for Buenos Aires.
At the dawn of the new year, I put together a vision board, as I do every year. This time, however, next to my magazine cut-outs and carefully curated stickers...
Excursion to the Castles of the Loire Valley
The first excursion of the semester with IES Abroad Nantes was to three 16th-century castles of the history Loire valley.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles: What I Learned from My Hectic Journey to Nantes
Studying abroad can present several challenges, and I was surprised to have encountered so many before I had even arrived in my host city. My experience with...
Planning for Uncertainty: Preparing to Study Abroad in France
Studying abroad requires a considerable amount of planning and coordination before departing for one’s host country. By identifying my priorities and consulting...
5 Things I Screwed Up During the Italian Student Visa Process
The student visa process is time consuming and a little confusing. Here's a few things to keep in mind when you're considering, or getting ready to study...