First Gen Guilt
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.
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YOU. DON'T. HAVE. TO. TRAVEL. EVERY. WEEKEND
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...
Reconnecting with Polish heritage in Krakow
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...
Choosing Wisely! Excitement from Granada
Almost ready for Granada! Reflecting on why I chose Granada, and talking out some pre-abroad jitters.
Saving Money & Making Memories: Studying Abroad on a Budget
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...
What Are These Pre-Study Abroad Emotions?
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...
Tips for Traveling on a Budget
I've had a lot of posts on traveling around Spain and Europe, and this was a really fun part of my study abroad experience! While traveling does come with...
“If you don’t know why, why go?”: An Introspective Approach Before Studying Abroad
Studying abroad is a big decision. There are so many competing media platforms trying to sell you on one place or another, but conducting a deep introspective...
Budgeting as a First-Generation College Student
Studying Abroad can be very exciting, especially if you don’t travel often. As a first-generation college student who doesn’t travel often, it was very tempting...