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Being a First-Gen college student is something special yet difficult to navigate. When beginning the college application process, I was left to figure this out...

Milan is a luxury city and one of the fashion capitals of the world. These two simple facts have unexpectedly caused me to feel a good bit of imposter syndrome...

Join me as I plan my IES Abroad journey to Milan—navigating courses, funding, and the excitement before the adventure begins.

I was the first in my family to study abroad, and while it was incredible, it came with a lot of guilt, homesickness, and deep reflection.

Feeling pressured to travel every weekend while studying abroad? 🌍 You’re not alone. Instead of chasing passport stamps, embrace your host city—it’s a treasure...

Krakow is a city where history, culture, and tradition come together in the most charming way. On a recent visit to see my grandparents, we spent a few days...

Almost ready for Granada! Reflecting on why I chose Granada, and talking out some pre-abroad jitters.

In this post, I explain how my identity as a low-income, first-generation student has impacted my time in Rome, as well as providing some things I’ve learned...

In this post, I talk about all the emotions I experienced before going on my study abroad and how my identity of 'first-generation college student' played a...