Getting Settled In
I finally arrived in Dublin! Now it's time to get acclimated and explore the city.
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Arriving to a State of Emergency
After arriving in Quito and meeting my gracious host family, our school had closed the second day of classes after the country was announced to be in a state of...
The Honeymoon Phase—and after!
A blog about what the beginning of the study abroad journey might feel like and my thoughts on how to deal with them.
Meknes Orientation
The second part of IES Abroad Rabat's orientation takes place in the old imperial city of Meknes. There, we practiced colloquial Arabic, had orientation...
Arriving in Rabat!
Take a look at what IES Abroad Rabat offers students for their first two nights of orientation in their home city!
Being Abroad: Initial Emotions and Adjustment
The different emotions I experienced my first few weeks abroad and the reassurance of orientation which included a weekend excursion.
Be[ing]Real in Freiburg: 10 Snapshots from My First Month in the Green City
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words... here’s 10 photos — straight from my BeReal — that best encapsulate my first month in Freiburg, Germany!
2 Weeks Into Study Abroad: Things I Have Learned So Far
After 2 weeks of living in Siena and my first trips here are my three main pieces of advice when starting your journey abroad.
Three Places to Find on Your First Week Abroad
It's easy to get overwhelmed during your first week in a new country, so make sure to find these three places as soon as possible.