There’s a feeling when you get accepted to study abroad. A sense of excitement and anticipation for the unknown rushes through you. You know that you’re going, but at the same time it feels surreal to be travelling to another country. Up until departure, you’re full of nervous energy and… read more
Lessons from Chile
“I sometimes think drivers don’t know what grass is, or flowers, because they never see them slowly” (Fahrenheit 451) I love my planner. It keeps my life organized; it reminds me of birthdays, holidays, and party plans. I can simultaneously manage countdowns, due dates, and daily to-do lists. I feel… read more
Coming Home: The Effects of Reverse Culture Shock
By far the hardest thing that I went through in regards to studying abroad was coming home. Before I even went abroad, I was aware of what “reverse culture shock” was, and I knew that I would be affected by it when I came back. I had thought (and had… read more
