Prologue: Getting my French Student Visa
Before I even leave the states, the shenanigans start! Follow along with my journey to get my visa to start my study abroad experience in the south of France!
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Preparing for Your Study Abroad Journey: Tips for Success
So, You Want to Study Abroad, but What Now? Where do You Start?
My comprehensive guide to starting the study-away process! I give my advice on picking a location, how to learn more about individual programs/the student...
Goodbye Forever, or Something: Pre-Departure Blog (Happy New Year!)
I'm sure my life is about to change profoundly and permanently, but I have no idea how. This is my brain on the last day of 2024, 11 days before leaving for...
The Best Part About Studying Abroad: Navigating Passports and Visas
Preparing for study abroad is exciting—and a bit stressful! Here are my top tips and tricks as I get ready to head to Granada, Spain!
Predeparture Blog #1
Hey everyone! I’m Samantha, a third-year student at the University of California, Berkeley. I am so excited to study abroad in Madrid next semester and document...
6 Mental Health Tips for Your Adventure Abroad from a Seasoned Study-Abroad Student
Studying abroad is a transformative adventure that challenges you to grow mentally, emotionally, and culturally. From my journey moving from Vietnam to the U.S...
Speaking English in Berlin... And Starting to Speak German, Too
Living in a new place where I don’t speak the language can be challenging, but slowly but surely I have been learning and gaining confidence.
Thoughts Before Going Abroad
Studying abroad offers a transformative experience filled with growth, adventure, and self-exploration, pushing you beyond your comfort zone. In this post, I...