In just a few short days, 15 to be exact; I will be embarking on my study abroad journey to Rome, Italy. For me, study abroad has always represented this time for independence and exploration. I have seen my friends come back from study abroad with more confidence in themselves and agency over their lives…
Month: August 2018
USA to Ireland in T-Minus 1 Month
As I prepare for my semester abroad in Maynooth, Ireland I am reflecting on my past experiences of visiting Europe and how I can fit into the environment. While I identify as American and female, my portrayal of my appearance can be abrasive to other countries (or even other states within the USA). From my…
Habló Espanol
I can’t believe that i’ve been abroad for a little over a month. I took a month long intensive Spanish class and I can honestly say that I can see major improvement in my ability to communicate. Before I came here I was a 2 on a scale from 0-10 and only knew how to…
Pre-Study Abroad Blog Post
Dear Rollins, It is with joy and anxiousness that I am writing my first blog post. As I sit in the airport in Amsterdam, waiting for my flight to Uganda, I can’t help but notice the days remaining until I arrive in Morocco for my study exchange program. As most of you don’t know, I…
Australia: First week of school
So, aside from the several other cultural differences you’d expect and experience anywhere in a different country from your own, one thing that has stood out among the rest is the respect that Australians pay to the aboriginal and indigenous peoples native to Australia. Without fail, before the beginning of each class lecture, or speech…