Lelia Shaffer
My name is Lelia Shaffer and I am a sophomore at Penn State University! In my free time, I like to hike, watch movies with friends, crochet, and explore bookstores and cafés. I love to cook and try new foods, you can always find me where the food is!
Blogs by Lelia Shaffer
The True Meaning of Life-Changing
My final reflections on studying abroad :(
My Favorite Study Abroad Course!
My class took a 5-day field trip to the Wadden Sea to study its unique intertidal mudflat ecosystem.
Modes of Transportation in Europe, Ranked
Sometimes, the journey is more memorable than the destination…
Packing for Study Abroad
What I did right and what I would have changed.
How to Make Friends With Your German Roommates 101
What's it like to live in student housing with German and international students?
What I Eat In A Day
Let me take you through a typical day of meals in Freiburg!
Staying Present
Reminding myself that even though it's okay to be homesick, I want to stay present in Freiburg and make the most of my time here.
2 Countries in One Weekend
Here’s how my friends and I traveled to France and the Swiss Alps in one weekend, for a reasonable price!
Fashion in Freiburg: Did I Pack the Right Clothes?
Let’s get into clothing styles in Freiburg, and how you can blend into the crowd as an American.
My Study Abroad Story!
In this blog post, I'll describe what pushed me to study abroad during college, and how I came across IES Abroad specifically.