I write this final blog with a heavy heart, as I am back in the states. Rome hooked itself deep into my soul and made me feel freer and more at home than I had in a while. I made so many friends in Rome, had an internship that was more satisfying and fulfilling than…
Month: December 2019
Au revoir, Aix
It has been a week since I have been back from abroad. It feels, in all honesty, like I woke up from a dream – those types of dream one doesn’t forget. I used to always think people that said that their study abroad experience was life-changing were just exaggerating, that there was no way…
Blog #5 – Back Home
After having an unforgettable semester in London, I believe, for the most part, that my original thoughts have not been significantly changed. Prior to my departure. I stated that I had a more open-minded perspective, which I still believe to be true. It helped me toward the beginning of my internship when I was getting…
Grazie per tutto, Roma!
After spending 4 months in the incredible, eternal city of Rome, I feel as though I need to reintroduce myself to my family, friends, and acquaintances. Studying abroad was the best experience of my entire life, and I have grown more in these 4 short months than all of my other years combined. Of course,…
Blog #1 – London, Here I Come!
As I sit at home in Miami writing this, I am filled with shock and excitement. Never in a million years did I think that studying abroad was a possibility for me. I come from a low-income, immigrant family. Growing up, we would move from house to house as rents got higher and wages got…
Back from Britain
Thank you to Rollins, CAPA, D&D, family, and my friends for making my time abroad unforgettable. Sadly, I never met any of the royal family. If I didn’t work while in London, I’m not even sure how many locals I would have met either. I was lucky enough to meet all different types of Londoners…
Final Blog Post
After reviewing my first blog post, I have noticed some changes in my opinions. Before coming to London, I remember thinking about the endless possibilities that waited for me. There was so much to do and see that I could barely keep track of it all. I knew that studying abroad would be both a…
Final month in London
I’m in the final stretch for my time here in London. All my classes are about to come to a close and there’s only a couple of weeks left until I finish my internship. I have been in London for almost three months, and while I have been able to experience and learn many things,…
Thank you, London
When I left for my semester in London, I was told by friends that had studied abroad previously that I was going to have the semester of my life, but that when the last couple of weeks hit I would be ready to return home and to Rollins. I’m sorry Rollins, but I don’t think…
Spain Study Abroad Reflection
Throughout my time in Spain, I learned countless insights into the mentality and lifestyle of Spaniards. Along with that, there are several aspects that changed the way I viewed my own identity and those of others while abroad. To begin with, prior to going to Spain I believed that my identity was solely based on…