Kate Allen
Hi! My name is Kate Allen and I am a third year at the University of Virginia, studying Foreign Affairs and Global Commerce. I love to read, cook, take photos, and explore.
Blogs by Kate Allen
My Final Month in the South of France
With only a week left in Nice, I am feeling full of gratitude and nostalgia.
Things I Wish I Brought Abroad
To no one’s surprise, I overpacked (in all the wrong ways). Here are some things I wish I brought abroad, and some items that I regret packing.
Coffee, s'il vous plaît!
A few of my favorite coffee shops in Nice, France.
IES Abroad Excursion to Marseille
I just arrived home from the IES Abroad trip to Marseilles, and I want to tell you all about it!
Spring Break with Friends from Home
There is something so unique about the comfort of old friends in new places.
Weekend Travel
After a beautiful few weeks of staying local to the South of France, I decided to pick up on my travel in the month of February.
Balancing School while Abroad
Prioritizing school while being abroad has been an entire challenge within itself. Don’t tell my professors!
My First Month in the South of France
Bonjour!
It has officially been more than a month since my arrival in the South of France. Time flies when you’re having fun. I finally feel settled in and I...
Nice: The Month Before
For the entire month of December, I have worried tirelessly about my upcoming trip to Nice. I’ve worried about everything under the sun: if my suitcase was...