Stella Meillon
Stella is currently a mechanical engineering student at the University of Colorado Boulder, where her goal is to always have at least one foot out of her comfort zone. When she is not on the engineering grind, she is passionate about playing guitar, backpacking, climbing, dancing, or really anything that will get her outside and soaking up the sunshine. Being raised in a French/English bilingual household, she grew up with an appreciation for other cultures and traveling. As she continues on her journey toward adulthood, she hopes to keep experiencing the unfamiliar and become an increasingly global citizen.
Blogs by Stella Meillon
Cultural Differences in Sydney
When I first arrived in Sydney, I wasn’t sure if the cultural differences would be too striking since Australia seems to be pretty similar to the United States...
Must-do trips while you are in Australia
While I believe you should spend a decent amount of time in the city you’ve chosen, it’s also a great opportunity to explore the rest of the country (or nearby...
Inner-city Adventures
Whether for a date or with your friends, or even alone, here are some of my favorite inner-city adventures.
Some Lessons Learned by Silly Ol' Me
Leaving Australia was bizarre. It felt so bittersweet; I couldn’t wait to see my cat back home, but I was devastated to leave the friends I’d made.
My Guide to Meeting Locals
It can be quite tricky to meet locals in your new country, but here I share some ways that worked well for me.
Adventuring Solo - Safety Amidst Adventure
As a young and solo female traveler, there are some places in the world that you definitely shouldn’t venture to. However, Australia is (for the most part) a...
Meat Pies and Canyoning—A Weekend of Firsts
My first time going canyoning, and also eating a meat pie!
My First Bush Doof
A weekend of crazy camping in the Blue Mountains
Preparing for Sydney - My Meandering Mind
I’m two weeks from getting on a plane to Sydney and it feels like the whole process has been chaos.
An End and a Beginning
Dublin was an insane journey and the best six weeks of my life.
Toilets in Dublin
This may seem random and irrelevant but one of the things I always notice abroad is the difference in the bathrooms.
Using Tinder Abroad
Using Tinder abroad can be exciting and a great way to meet locals, but it’s important to use it safely especially if you want to meet up with people.
Covid Abroad - Conversations with Myself
After two years of narrowly evading covid, it found me at the worst time.
Things I Learned to NOT Do Before Going Abroad
I am exactly a week away from the commencement of my first study abroad experience and have already learned several lessons in preparation.