Kristen Lomuto
My name is Kristen and I'm from Long Island, NY. I'm studying economics at Lehigh University. I love running, going to the beach, and reading mystery novels.
Blogs by Kristen Lomuto
Seeing the World Through a Different Lens: Broadening My Horizons Physically and Mentally
Hey readers! In this blog I will be discussing how studying abroad in South Africa broadened my horizons not just physically, but also mentally. When I decided...
Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: My Semester Abroad in Cape Town
When I first decided to study abroad in Cape Town, South Africa, I pictured weekends exploring mountains, beaches, and markets. I imagined making friends from...
A Weekend Along South Africa's Garden Route
Hey readers! Here in this blog I’m going to share with you some highlights from an incredible weekend I spent in Plettenberg Bay. If you’re studying abroad in...
Having Visitors in Cape Town! A Guide to Hosting Your Friends & Family Abroad
Hey readers! In this blog I will be talking about how I made the most out of my mom’s five day visit to Cape Town. I was fortunate enough to have her visit me...
Mid-Semester Break: Continued! Zimbabwe & Botswana
Following our lovely trip to Kruger National Park and Johannesburg with IES Abroad, I extended my travels and visited Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Ethical Tourism in Cape Town: Traveling With Awareness and Respect
Hey readers! Today I’d like to discuss an incredibly important, but often overlooked topic– ethical tourism. Cape Town is one of the most incredible places in...
Mid-Semester Break: Kruger National Park & Johannesburg
IES Abroad facilitated trip to Kruger National Park & Johannesburg
Spend A Week With Me! Taking you through a week in my life in Cape Town
Hey readers! In this blog I will be walking you through a week in my life in Cape Town while studying at UCT. Through this I hope you can get an idea of how fun...
Cape Town Q&A: From the Perspective of an American Study Abroad Student
In this post I answer a few questions about Cape Town for prospective students interested in IES Abroad's University of Cape Town Program.
Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Cape Town Through IES Abroad
What led me to decide to study abroad in Cape Town.