My time in China is finally wrapping up and things are coming to a close. I just finished up my time at my internship with Arpin International Group which is a shipping company in Shanghai. I had great coworkers and I did a lot of different work and projects. I think that finding out what…
Tag: Fall 2018
The impact study abroad has had on me
After arriving at the Pittsburgh International Airport, it really set in…it was over. My 3 months studying abroad had come to an end and I’d have to readjust to the American lifestyle. When I walked off of the plane, I got this feeling of relief that I was back in my home country, yet I…
Things to know before you come to China
So the first time arriving in China can be a bit overwhelming even for the most seasoned traveler. Everything is different; the language, culture and food. I have created a list of the things that I wish people had told me before I got to China. Leave the manners at home: I have always grown…
The World’s Most LGBTQ Friendly City?
Leaving London for Berlin I thought I would be incredibly adept at relocating as I was moving to my third European location in four months. I quickly realized that I had grown incredibly comfortable in London speaking and hearing English spoken every day and being able to navigate without difficulty. When I arrived in Berlin…
Making the World My Classroom
One of the greatest facets of studying abroad in Europe is the ease of traveling to new countries. When deciding to document the most memorable trip I have taken I would have to honor Italy with that title. Even in November when most of Europe was colder and darker I enjoyed an amazing five-day trip…
Reflecting on My Time Abroad
Our time abroad is already over. Time really flew after our spring break, I think we really got used to our weekly routines and it made time fly by. Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I have made, if not the best. I am so grateful for all of the people I’ve met…
And thats a wrap mate!
Well, that went fast. It’s been two weeks since my study abroad program has ended. It wasn’t easy leaving a place that I grew to love so much. Also it was so hard saying goodbye to so many friends that I grew so close with. But after spending a week in Queenstown, New Zealand it…
What Vienna Has Helped Me to Achieve
During my time abroad I wish to accomplish many things in all area of my life from academics to my personal life. Life abroad is such a unique time to focus on cheating new experiences with new people in a completely new setting. Academically I wanted to understand what it was like to learn and…
Top 3 Things to do in Shanghai
Hi Everybody, Only 2 weeks left in Shanghai, so I have been trying to do everything in the city before I leave. What I have found with Shanghai is that many of the main tourist sites are very so-so. If you google top things to do in Shanghai I am sure things that will pop…
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