Isabella Courtenay-Morris
My parents are ski instructors and chased Winter seasons between Australia and the U.S. I was born in Australia, but at six-months-old, I began traveling between each country. I was educated in both countries, transferring between schools in Aspen, Colorado and Port Macquarie, New South Wales every semester. I have been very fortunate to travel to various parts of the world, all while gaining an appreciation for differing cultures and discovered the power of travel as a learning tool.
Blogs by Isabella Courtenay-Morris
New year, new me?
As the new year begins and I prepare to return to UNC, I hope to hold on to the memories, emotions, and growth that 2017 brought. As the saying goes... new year...
Finals and Final Goodbyes
Finals season is hectic, mentally draining and usually blurs together into a haze of sleepless days and nights spent in the library. I’m sure all university...
Anticipating re-entry shock...
We’ve all heard of culture shock, the expected reaction to the unfamiliar. But what about going home? Will I experience re-entry shock - the unexpected reaction...
The Sounds of the City
Each time I walk down the street it’s like a sensory overload. Though it overwhelmed me at first, I’ve grown accustomed to the clammer of this city. It adds to...
Entertaining friends helped me fall in love with Barcelona (again).
We often take the things most familiar to us for granted. I certainly realized that this weekend when showing a group of friends around "my new home". Here's my...
Why live in a homestay?
Choosing housing can be a daunting step in the study abroad process. Committing to a living space abroad for four months challenges students to consider whether...
A week in Germany - the good, the great, and the goulash.
Before flying to Barcelona, I traveled to Germany with friends. We spent the first couple days exploring the German countryside and then caught a train from...
Up, Up and Away...
I'm off on my adventure to Barcelona, Spain for the Fall 2017 semester! I can't wait to explore a new continent, foster new friendships and immerse myself in...