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Pre-Departure reflections on the struggles of balancing abroad prep with regular student life and what makes it all worth it.

A general guide for filling out visa applications and dealing with the struggles that can come with the visa process.

Deciding to study abroad is a big decision. As I am preparing to embark on my own journey, I reflect on the reasons why I chose to do this in the first place...

Before I even leave the states, the shenanigans start! Follow along with my journey to get my visa to start my study abroad experience in the south of France!

Preparing for Your Study Abroad Journey: Tips for Success

A bittersweet goodbye!!! I love Granada!! I love IES!!

My comprehensive guide to starting the study-away process! I give my advice on picking a location, how to learn more about individual programs/the student...

After some time back in the states, here are my major Amsterdam reflections.

I'm sure my life is about to change profoundly and permanently, but I have no idea how. This is my brain on the last day of 2024, 11 days before leaving for...