Hey Everybody! Things have been fantastic in Shanghai, but definitely staying really busy. I have always heard that study abroad would be a fun trip with more of a focus on having fun then on the studies, but it seems my adventure is the opposite. The school aspect has been pretty manageable with my…
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My Trip to New Zealand
Before leaving for Australia I would have never guessed that I would be traveling as much as I am. It’s crazy to think about. I’ve seen so many much of Sydney, swam in the Great Barrier Reef and had a spring break in Bali. But the most memorable trip I took happened towards the end…
No Pasa Nada
While studying abroad I anticipated a small number of manageable challenges, however, I never expected to get lost in a mountain range on the Iberian Peninsula. To set the scene of this infamous day it all begins on a Saturday morning when after waking up late, my three roommates and I set off to go…
A Sydney Experience
While living in Sydney, I have made sure that I’ve made it around to a wide variety of sites in and around the city. In this post, I’ll take you through three of my personal favorite spots in the amazing harbor city! Manly Beach: Who doesn’t love the beach? Australia’s beaches are world renowned for…
Balancing work/school/travel
During the first few weeks of being abroad, everyone usually experiences the “culture shock”. It’s totally a natural feeling and it’s common for people to feel this when it’s there first time being away from home for a long period of time, like myself. When I got to Sydney, I really tried to familiarize myself…
Expect the Unexpected
Before arriving in London, I expected study abroad to be easy-going. I thought I would be able to visit each and every monument, museum, and neighborhood, and I figured I would be able to easily manage my time for class, work, friendships, and travel. While study abroad has been the time of my life, it…
Welcome to Camden Town
Before coming to London, I imagined the city to be traditional and Georgian-Styled. I pictured myself waking up to see these types of buildings surrounding me with Big Ben in the far-off distance. Fortunately, I was mistaken. While my stereotyped idea of London still holds true, I learned that it is only present in certain…
Busy As A Bee!
Living in London has truly been a dream come true. Busy! But, definitely a dream. During my first week of classes at CAPA, I quickly learned the fast paced nature of the city and the details of my semester’s course load. As a marketing major, most of my courses are business oriented. However, two of…
Advice From an International Traveler
I’ve been living in Vienna Austria for about a month now and have loved every minute. My biggest takeaways are to live in the moment, be flexible, and enjoy the little things. A semester is so short and it’s not worth wasting any time! I’ve had a few bumps in the road so far with my housing getting…