Zanna Anderson
Hi! My name is Zanna and I am a junior from The College of Wooster studying abroad in Rabat, Morocco for the Fall 2025 semester. My majors are Global Studies and Statistics and Data. I also speak English and French and I am excited to learn Arabic.
Blogs by Zanna Anderson
Returning Home
Blog Summary:
If you study abroad during the fall semester then you can wrap up the souvenirs for your family and friends and treat them as Holiday gifts
Some...
Preparing to Return Home
Blog Summary:
Emotions are running high in my preparation to return to the United States
Budget time to work on your exams but also hang out with your host...
Winter & The Cold in Morocco
IES Rabat:
Rabat gets colder than you think
Bring some sweatshirts, sweaters, and thicker socks
Bring Water-worthy shoes and a raincoat
In the US (East Coast &...
Living in an Authoritarian State
Blog Summary:
Morocco is a constitutional monarchy on paper – the king holds a lot of power
Protests happen and they can be dangerous
The effects of these...
Being LGBTQ+ in Morocco
I have not faced any specific obstacles because of my sexuality but I have not outwardly practiced my sexuality
LGBTQ+ issues are openly discussed in IES Abroad...
Travel
Travelling while abroad in rabat, Morocco with IES Abroad Rabat
Classes, Local University, & Internship
The IES Abroad Rabat course load is relaxed compared to The College of Wooster
I love my IES Abroad Rabat professors!
The University of Mohammed V classes can...
Host Families & Food
Most host families will not speak any english
Prioritize self-advocacy and communication in your relationship with your host family
Some students may live...
Meknes & Languages
My experience during the IES Rabat orientation in Meknes and with languages. Also Hammam!
Pre-Arrival Nerves, Packing Recommendations, and a Lil’ Bit of Meknes (Catcalling and Modesty)
This installment discusses how to deal with pre-departure nerves and missing your family, what clothes and items to bring with you, more about the Meknes...