Finding or making comfort food while abroad
What do you do when you get homesick for food? In Salamanca there are many different places with different cuisines. I personally missed a few foods from back...
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Upgrading the Cooking Skill Tree
Eating in Japan felt like a dream with each bite of food melting in my mouth, tasting like heaven...but after a month I found myself getting a bit bored of it...
It’s Okay to Feel a Little Homesick
Studying abroad is an incredible experience, but it also comes with a lot of emotions. I love Granada and the amazing people and places here, but I still miss...
Homesick Abroad? Here are My 6 Tangible Action Steps You Can Take!
Homesickness is a natural part of moving to a new city, including studying abroad. To make your journey easier, here are some tangible action steps I have...
One-Month Study Abroad Blues: Why Am I Feeling Like This?! 😵💫
Feeling the one-month study abroad blues? 😵💫 You’re not alone! From homesickness to burnout and the struggle of balancing fun with studying, let’s get real...
POV: First Weeks Abroad
A realistic reflection on the exhilarating unpredictability of studying abroad in Siena. These first few weeks have been anything but expected—and all the more...
4 tips for Getting Acclimated to a Nantaise Lifestyle
4 tips to settling into your new home for the next few months!
Spending Lunar New Year Alone: Finding Home Away from Home
Spending my third Lunar New Year away from home, I’ve learned to turn solo celebrations into meaningful moments with festive outings, comforting traditions, and...
Wrapping Up
In this post, I'll write about my overall takeaways from abroad!