When I was planning my trip to Milan, I wished I had a food shopping guide because it can be really daunting and anxiety-inducing. Take your time looking around and becoming acquainted with the new products and item placements because Italian grocery stores differ from those in the United States. Because each store offers distinct products, shopping could include visiting 1-3 stores. Here are some helpful tips to know before grocery shopping abroad!

As a student with anxiety and depression, study abroad comes with difficulties that are not always talked about. You’ll hear a lot of people talk about study abroad as a “dream come true” and “the time of their life”—but this obscures the reality that study abroad is not always perfect, and you won’t be constantly happy.

So, you're considering staying in a dorm, an apartment, or a homestay. Which choice do you choose? You're probably overthinking which option is the greatest, and I'm here to give you the honest answers): It may be a little biased because I live on the 10th floor in a dorm and am sharing my friends' thoughts and experiences, but hopefully, this list of pros and cons will help you make your final decision!

Milan Studio Apartment/Dorms

Pros: 

In the month and a half that I’ve been in Ireland, I’ve taken day trips almost every weekend that I’m not already on a weekend trip. As many Americans think of Ireland as the land of “gorgeous green fields”, I’ll have those who haven’t visited the country yet know that it absolutely is… and more. There are mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, cliffs, farms, beaches, and yes, many green fields. Here are five of the best day trips that I’ve taken so far! (I would say these are ranked in no particular order, but I actually do have opinions, surprise surprise.)

I have been living in Buenos Aires now for around 3 months and I am IN LOOOVE with this city. Here is a list of some of my favorite places to go to and things the city has to offer.

Markets:

San Telmo Market

The San Telmo Market is a bustling and colorful affair that takes place every Sunday from morning until late afternoon. The market is easily accessible by public transportation, and it's a good idea to bring cash, as not all vendors accept credit cards. 

Terminal C of Barcelona’s El Prat Airport was nearly empty. I sauntered inside, unused to the feeling of an airport terminal being so calm and checked the list of departures. Across the entirety of the double-sided digital screens, my flight wasn’t there. It was around one thirty and my flight didn’t leave until five minutes before five. I ordered a cappuccino from the only café in the check-in area, sat down, and began to do the only thing that could possibly keep my mind occupied for the remaining three and half hours before take-off-- journal.