Stories by Rollins students from abroad
Being an intern can sometimes feel like you’re back in elementary school, standing at the very end of a really long line for the slide behind all of the “big kids.” When you’re not at the top of the elementary school food chain, you’re automatically at the bottom. This isn’t to say that it’s inevitably […]
We are in the midst of midterm season, which is quite honestly, a very different vibe here at CAPA than at Rollins. In a sense, midterms, and classes in general, are more relaxed than I have previously experienced. Rollins prides itself on academic performance and rigorous coursework, which is obviously a benefit to the students’ […]
I landed in London a little over a month ago. This is officially the longest I’ve been away from home and it feels very weird but very exciting. I love London and everywhere in the surrounding area that I’ve been so far has been a wonderful adventure. I’ve been to Stonehenge, Bath, Greenwich, and Coventry […]
My first month has been a whirlwind of excitement, change and adventure. I’ve eaten more than I’ve ever thought possible but I’ve also walked the equivalent of that every day in Rome. I think my new favorite treat here is the wonderful (although somewhat touristy) gelato crepes. It’s been a great time, but amidst the […]
First month in London I can’t believe a month already flew by! I have been a justing to life in London quite well. The weather is the biggest change for me. Going from 80 degrees and sunny to 50 and rainy has been an adjustment. I have learned to appricate the unique weather London has […]
THE ROMAN GUIDE TO DRESSING WARM by Allison van Tilborgh Rome has what meteorologists call a “mild climate.” The city experiences hot summers and cold, though not freezing, winters. To my student abroad colleagues from Minnesota, Oregon, and South Dakota, the weather in Rome must be splendid. (It’s 35-55° F) To me, well, the prospect […]
Arriving in the UK, the CAPA team was right there waiting for us at our living accommodations with open arms. Taking everything in at once, learning landmark locations, store brands, our passcodes to get into the flat buildings, they were very helpful with answering any questions we had and helping us adjust bit by bit. […]
I wanted to go abroad because I had talked to a lot of people who are alumnis and those who are now graduating seniors. A lot of them said that their biggest regret was not studying abroad. Therefore, I thought I had to take the opportunity so that I would not have the same regrets. […]
A few weeks before leaving the United States, I had several plans to obtain a basic grasp of the Italian language in preparation for my time in Rome. However, after learning the meaning and pronunciation of Buongiorno on Mango and never again opening the app, I showed up to Italy with a severely limited knowledge […]
I went to Osaka last weekend and found out the street was full of people wearing masks. In drug stores, masks were usually all sold out. Due to the coronavirus that had spread widely recently, people rose the awareness of protecting themselves from being infected, as well as being responsible for other people’s wellness. As […]
