Blog 1 Recap: My First Month in Freiburg
lag and the cold welcome of snow and wind, I found the transition tough. Yet, Freiburg captivated me with its winter wonderland appeal against the Black Forest...
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Dealing with the Anxieties of Traveling
How I survived my first week in Amsterdam!
Adventures in Berlin - Loading.....
As I anxiously await to go to Berlin, I'm reflecting on what experiences are ahead of me and how I got to this moment.
Stress, Anxiety, and Culture
This post will discuss some heavy topics and will include disclaimers. If difficult topics aren't what you re looking for, after a section separator there is a...
Dealing with Homesickness
This blog is an extension of the previous blog "The Honeymoon Phase". It will go into deeper details about habits to avoid and why, as well as how homesickness...
Moroccan Rfissa for College Kitchens & Reflections on Being Home
One of my favorite comfort foods in Morocco was rfissa (a lentil dish). Follow along my trial-and-error process as I try to make it at home and reflect on being...
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.
It Will Be Worth It: A Reflection on Predeparture Anxiety, Fear, and Thrill
I am anxious, and frightened, and unsure about the semester ahead. That's why I'm doing it. That's why I'm excited.
It's Okay to Miss Home
A reflection on my experience with homesickness in Dublin, and how I dealt with it while also accepted it as a part of the experience.