To Pre-London Kaitlin:

If only you knew what would kind of adventures you’d have your next three months. Even though it might not have been seen as a big deal to apply to study abroad in a place like London, it was still such a huge step I am glad you took to get yourself out of your…

A Letter to Myself

Dear Pre-London Self,             What an amazing experience you are about to have! The next few months you spend in London are going to absolutely fly by, so make sure you enjoy every second. I know you’ve heard this already, but it really is true! I can’t believe my time abroad is coming to a…

Dear pre-departure Connor,

If I told you the day before you left to spend the next four months of your life abroad in London, that by the end of this short time you would have traveled to eight different countries, made many new friends, and learned about several new cultures in that span you never would’ve believed me….

Almost done!

It is so hard to believe my time here has almost come to a close! We have about two weeks left of class, then final exams, and then the program is done.  Studying abroad has given me the opportunity to live more independently, far away from everything familiar. From being dropped in to an entirely…

La mia nuova vita

While I am not doing an internship and cannot speak directly to the work environment in Italy, the past few months have still been full of learning experiences. Two key soft skills I have strengthened during my time abroad are time management and communication. As you can imagine, there is so much to do in…

Reflecting on how I have grown

Dear pre-departure self, Maybe it seems naïve, but I did not realize how much I would really grow throughout the course of this program. I guess that before I left, it was hard to really even imagine all the people I would meet here, and all the things I would do and see. It has…

Growing in London

Hello again! Crazy to be writing to you all with only one more month left in London! While living in London has definitely been different and an adjustment, I have had the chance to learn a lot about myself. Throughout the program I have really seen myself grow and develop new and important skills.  …

Mastering My Abilities in London

Ello everyone! Thanks for coming back to read about my tedious adventures across the pond! Nothing too special has occurred since writing my last blog, but I will admit that I have binge watched the second season of Bridegerton, and have to say that the true diamond of the season was Newton, the Corgi. Anyways,…

New Skills in London!

Given the chance to study abroad has truly been a privilege. Not only am I completely in awe of the city but also the person I am becoming. This opportunity presents me with experiences I have yet to encounter, which allows me to sharpen my skills. In a completely new city with new faces, I…