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Are you a professional lover of shopping or occasional victim of consumerism? I'm begging you to bring an empty suitcase.

A recap of my weekend trip to Sorrento from Rome.

This post walks through a typical weekday in Madrid, from breakfast and the metro commute to two very different classes, lunch with friends, and late nights out...

Orientation week is one of the most important weeks in any study abroad program. I've included some details about my experience in case you're feeling nervous.

Being Black in South Korea, a homogenous country with a non-native population of less than 5%, makes room for many interesting interactions.

This is a pre-departure post explaining my reasoning behind choosing IES Madrid and my suggestions to future students on how to think about which location to...

Hey readers! Today I’d like to discuss an incredibly important, but often overlooked topic– ethical tourism. Cape Town is one of the most incredible places in...

Four simple methods to get familiar with your study abroad destination

From passports and packing to budgeting and mental preparation, this is how I prepared for my study abroad experience in Rome.