Navigating Academic Culture Shock
My thoughts on the academic culture here!
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Three tips for navigating learning differences and accommodations with IES Abroad
Stressed about your academic accommodations when you go abroad? Worried that your learning differences may pose a challenge? If so, here are three tried and...
Preparing for a Successful Return To My Home Institution
Sure studying abroad is fun, but you do have to go back at some point (trust me I think we would all like to stay), so here is my advice to a smooth return to...
Coffee in Christchurch
Today I'll be going through some of my favorite cafes in Christchurch!
How to Evolve: Science, Art, and Meeting Yourself Somewhere New
Reflecting on my time as an interdisciplinary student and what it means for my self-discovery.
Island Syndrome: The Transition from Mainland Ecuador to the Galápagos
Thinking about taking a semester in the Galápagos? Here’s some insight on what the program feels like, and why it was right for me!
Why Vienna? A Look Into Why I Chose Vienna Initially & Why I Would Chose Vienna Again & Again
As I head into the final weeks of my program, I find myself reflecting on why I chose Vienna initially & why I love being here & why I would make the same...
A Glorified Walking Tour of London, My Favorite Course This Semester
One of the highlights of my semester in London has been my Architecture of London class. Follow along as I talk about some of my favorite buildings and my...
Finals Season in Amsterdam
Academics are quite different in the Netherlands so here's my experience after the first set of finals.