Mary Kaitlin Enright
I was born and raised in Glenview, Illinois, a suburb of the beautiful city of Chicago. When I was fifteen, I was surprised by the unexpected opportunity to move to Hong Kong, when my family was transferred there. That was the very beginning of my relationship with the travel bug, by which I have been afflicted ever since. I spent time traveling around Asia with my family throughout high school, then traveling through Europe in my first year of college while studying abroad in London. Now a Marketing student at Villanova University with minors in Creative Writing and Communication, my next stop is Cape Town, South Africa, and I am excited to share my experience with the world.
Blogs by Mary Kaitlin Enright
IES Abroad 2020 Correspondent of the Year Interview
Also, if I didn’t stress it enough on my soapbox earlier, I’m back to tell you to! study! abroad!
Overcoming the White Noise: Why You Should Study Abroad
“When I was abroad…” “*Insert city of your choosing* is my favorite place on earth.” “Ohhhhh, did you go abroad?” “I couldn’t tell from your Instagram!” Do...
Market Hopping in Cape Town: A Breakdown
Everybody loves a good market, and let me tell you, Cape Town is full of them! For everything from local restaurants, artisan trinkets and keepsakes, vintage...
Crossing the T in Study Abroad
As a result of the unprecedented nature of the times amidst the coronavirus pandemic, I and many other study abroad students across the world were called back...
An Open Letter of Gratitude in the Wake of COVID-19
Having access to an excellent education, and a robust set of resources to support it, is a privilege...and not one to be taken lightly. Meanwhile, other...
A Foodie's Guide To Cape Town
There are many things that I wish I knew upon my arrival in Cape Town, one of which is very, very important. If you’re a foodie like myself, you know that one...
The Last Week Itinerary: A List of Must-Do's
A week and a few days ago, I found out that my study abroad program was cut short, and that we were all required to go home. Now, I think we all have done a lot...
10 Undeniable Reasons Cape Town is the Best Place to Study Abroad
If you’re on the fence about studying abroad, or if you’re sure you want to and not sure where to go, or even if you’ve already decided where to study abroad...
The Emotionality of Studying Abroad: A Game of Chutes and Ladders
The most important thing that you need to know is that getting settled, comfortable, and happy in your new home is a process, and one that is far from linear...
The Responsibility of Studying Abroad
As human beings, there are a number of responsibilities to which we must attend. As family members, we have a responsibility to our parents and siblings. As...
See You Later Alligator, I’m Off To Cape Town
A glimpse into my mind's eye pre-departure for my semester abroad in Cape Town: full of thoughts, things to do, and intentions to set.