Looking back at my original ruminations about my identity and the impact it has on my experiences, I find myself to be only partially correct. Over the last four months, I have discovered much about my own identity, as well as the role identity plays in the relations between people, ethnic/religious groups, and even nations. …
Month: December 2019
11 Days Until I Leave For Rome by Allison van Tilborgh
It is not the fear of a foreign land, language, or culture that frightens me. It is the feeling of doing something on my own.
Leaving to London
Traveling to London has always been a dream of mine, that I never thought would come true. I know that this opportunity is once in a lifetime and I will have to face challenges that take me out of my comfort zone. Coming from someone who has lived in a sort of bubble, surrounded by…
a final see you later.
I really did not want to leave Australia at all. If I spend the holidays over here alone I would have been content. I miss it so much already, and I miss being on my own in practically a whole new world. Studying abroad has been literally the best thing I have ever done in…
coming to an end, but more like a new beginning
It is a strange feeling being done with school in early November, something I have never experienced. I have a full two months off before classes start back up at Rollins. I am going to miss everything here, my life, my friends, and just being gone from home. I haven’t really left the US ever…
Regreso de España
I have been back in Orlando for a little less than two weeks now. The truth is, I have heavily avoided writing this final blog post because I wasn’t ready to accept that my wonderful study abroad experience has come to an end. It’s hard to find the words to describe how my time in…
T-Minus 9 days until take off
As my arrival date to London quickly approaches, I am filled with both excitement and nervousness. I am excited for all of the things that I am currently expecting to gain from my experience, and for which I’m not even sure to expect. I’ve been given a lot of advice from friends, family members, neighbors,…
Preparing for London
I had never left the country before this summer when I went to Prague on a field study. I am so very thankful for Rollins and the opportunities it has provided me, and I am ecstatic to take on this next one. When I had to fill out my application and was asked about my…
Final Blog Post
28 December 2019 I have spent a semester abroad in Lancaster, England and am finally home in Winter Park, Florida. I was surprised at how well I had adjusted to the weather and was not too warm when I arrived. It feels amazing to be back. Every morning I wake up to my dog jumping…
Final Greece Blog Post
After spending an entire semester in Greece, my identity has definitely changed for the better. In my initial post, I regarded my identity as having pros and cons. As of now it’s safe to say that I can add more pros, than cons. I’m able to converse with different people on the street in basic…