Jade Estling
I am a senior at St. Olaf College in Minnesota where I am majoring in Sociology/Anthropology and Political Science. I am the oldest of my sibling, and I am also a Scorpio. I love to read, do puzzle, thrift, go to concerts, and play volleyball.
Blogs by Jade Estling
What's in Milan? A List of my Must-Sees
What’s in Milan? There is this social media joke that there is nothing in Milan, besides the Duomo. Milan is a little different than other major European cities...
10 Items That Should be on Your Study Abroad Wishlist
If you are studying abroad soon and you are not sure what you should purchase in preparation for your trip, I have put together a list of things you will...
Homesickness, Guilt, & Gratitude
Everyone feels some ounce of homesickness while abroad. It is so normal, yet I think it is also common among students that feel homesickness to also feel some...
Balling on a Budget While Abroad: My Tips & Tricks
No one wants to talk about money. I get it. But if you’re like me, you had to figure out how you would make studying abroad work financially, which probably...
Pros & Cons of Studying Abroad Senior Year
I've always wanted to study abroad, but I didn't want to do it during my final year of school. Suddenly I was planning my senior year and I had to decide if...
Socio-Economic Imposter Syndrome
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...
Say Yes to Everything...?
There is an expectation that when abroad, you should say yes to everything. FOMO, social burnout, and meeting new people are all things I have experienced in my...