The Price of Being Far Away
How I experience and deal with homesickness while studying abroad, and why it's okay to feel homesick.
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Finding Home in a New City
This is just a reflection on coming from a rural background (I grew up in a small Appalachian town in Tennessee) and coming to life in a city in Europe with...
Hailey’s Guide to Seeing Your Parents Again (Or Friends and Other Family)
Seeing your loved ones after being away from them for months at a time can honestly be as scary as it is exciting. And with how drastically you can change in...
Moving On
What it is like moving on from study abroad and adapting to a new lifestyle.
No Kangaroos in Austria
Comparing W&L, Vienna, and Sydney
Hailey’s Guide to Asking “What Happens When I Go Home?”
I'm gonna be honest, this isn't full of answers to the "what ifs" we all face when coming home from studying abroad. But it IS full of all the questions I've...
Top Five Birds I’ve Seen In Sydney
In this post I discuss some of my favorite birds I've seen since moving to Sydney.
Navigating a Long-Distance Relationship While Abroad
Navigating a long distance relationship while abroad can be very difficult, but is well worth it. All it takes is trust, a little extra effort, and a partner...
Abroad Fatigue
How to maintain your mental and physical health while abroad.