Aidan Darling
Hi, I'm Aidan- a junior, Environmental Science major at Skidmore College. I'm on my college's swim team and have recently gotten into triathlons; I completed my first Half-Ironman last summer! I also love art, mainly oil painting and drawing.
Blogs by Aidan Darling
My Semester Recap: Highs and Lows
Now that I've been back in the U.S. for a couple weeks, here are my final thoughts about my semester abroad. Highs and lows and everything in between!
3 Tips for Handling Illness Abroad
Unfortunately, illness may knock you out at some point! Here's my advice about navigating illnesses in a different country and how to bounce back.
Abroad Must-Haves: Ecuador Edition
I asked my friends what items they were glad they brought this semester. Here's what they said!
$20 in Ecuador
What will $20 get you in Quito vs. San Cristóbal? All about finances while abroad in Ecuador!
Island Hopping with IES
IES Abroad takes us on an island-hopping trip during our mid-semester break; here's what we did!
Getting Settled in San Cristóbal
I've reached the second leg of my abroad journey... it's Galápagos time now! Here's what I've learned in my first two weeks here.
Balancing Travel with Time in Your Own City
Traveling throughout the program is one of the biggest appeals of studying abroad. However, it's equally important to explore where you're living!
4 Reasons You Should Stay with a Host Family
I knew a homestay would push me outside of my comfort zone, but I didn't know how much it would enrich my experience abroad. Here's why!
My First 10 Days in Ecuador
A bit about what I've been up to so far in and around Quito. I'm settling in quite well!
Soon Enough I'll Be in Ecuador!
Revisiting my pre-departure to-do list from earlier this summer and how I've prepped for my time abroad.