I arrived in Florence after a hectic and challenging past few semesters. I was constantly engulfed in pursuing academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and professional endeavors, with little to no time to enjoy life as it passed by. For me, the present became a fleeting moment. Being abroad in Florence for almost four months now has…
Tag: Spring 2026
How to Say Goodbye to Sydney
It’s so hard to believe that my time in Sydney is already ending. I know everyone says it, but study abroad really does fly by. While I’m excited to go home and see friends and family, I’ve been struggling the past few weeks with how to say a proper goodbye to the city I’ve called…
Somewhere Between Here and Home
It’s hard to put into words how much studying abroad in Sydney has meant to me, and even harder to accept that it’s coming to an end. I will miss this place and these people more than I can fully express, and I know these memories are something I will carry with me forever. From…
Cheers to London!
Reflecting on my semester in London, I am filled with so much gratitude for the opportunity to study abroad and I am glad to have made many memories here. London has given me the opportunity to navigate new environments, be more present in the moment, and strengthen my confidence and personal agency. The beginning of…
Final Days in Firenze
These past four months abroad have flown by insanely quickly. It’s hard to believe I am writing my last blog post. This has truly been the most rewarding and amazing experience of my life. Looking back on my time abroad I am so happy with all of my experiences and seeing how much I’ve grown…
Ciao Firenze
It is crazy to me that my study abroad program in Firenze is coming to an end so soon! Looking back on this experience, I feel really grateful for the opportunity, and for the support from my scholarship donor that made it possible. I was able to experience so many new cultures and see so…
To My Mates: Thank You
My time in Australia has fundamentally changed me as a person. These kinds of experiences only come around once in your life. To make these kinds of memories and connections is unbelievable. I’ve grown a lot and also found out much more about who I am fundamentally than ever before. I didn’t know anyone going…
Ciao Firenze!
I cannot believe I am already writing my final blog post for this experience. The thought of saying goodbye to Florence is very upsetting, however, I know I will always look back at this experience with a whole heart knowing how much I was able to see, grow, and learn in just four short months. …
Finding Myself in Sydney
I can’t believe these three months have flown by so quickly. It feels like just yesterday I landed here in Sydney, and now I have less than two weeks left. Looking at the bigger picture, three months is not that long, but to me, these few months are everything. I feel like I’ve grown so…
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