The Power of Leaning into the Variety of Abstraction
An Amalgamation of Influence
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An Amalgamation of Influence
Studying abroad in Milan has been extremely exciting, fun, and fast-paced, but it has also left me feeling socially, academically, and mentally exhausted. Living in a new country with a cultural difference and a language barrier can be difficult. I know I'm not the only one who suffers from mental illnesses, so you guys know that the colder months make everything a lot harder.
Being abroad has been an unforgettable experience but I have had moments of homesickness and adjustment and have found constant support from the IES Abroad Nantes staff, center, and experiences.
The IES Abroad Nantes program has numerous resources and opportunities so I have done my best to list and describe them below to give a glimpse of what being in the Nantes program includes :)
The moment a lot of study abroad students get the dates for their programs, many begin the exciting process of looking at weekend trips to neighboring countries and thinking about all the different possibilities for foreign exploration. Once you arrive in the country and complete your many adventures, what you suddenly discover is you have many weekends where you feel a tough tension between wanting to visit new places and try new things while still giving yourself needed recovery time.