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...
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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.
First Impressions of Granada
Some snapshots of my first two weeks in the city!
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...
First Week Abroad: Hold on to Your Fruit
Go through the first week abroad with me!
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.
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...
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...
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...