Reflecting on my study abroad experience as a whole, I would not have changed a thing. This past semester has been one of the greatest learning curves in my life, thus far. I am so grateful I was able to experience living in a different country and would do it again in a heartbeat. I…
Month: July 2022
Reflecting on my abroad experience in Italy
My time in Rome, Italy, has officially ended, and now that I have returned home, I wish I could do everything all over again. I noticed many things in Italian culture that were very different from the culture back home. In particular, something that confused me about Italian culture was the fact that most Italians…
How Studying Abroad in London Changed My Life
Looking back on my journey: I arrived back in Miami, FL two weeks ago after studying abroad in London for five months. I was able to extend my trip for one month to visit family and friends. I’m still processing my experience, and I’m already beginning to miss the British accents. What I can say…
Pre-Abroad Blog
An aspect of U.S. culture that’s is interesting to me is the American Dream. The American Dream is the idea that if anyone works hard enough they will be able to obtain a comfortable and fulfilling life. It seems that we believe individuals have a lot of control over their environment and their life in…
Otago University New Zealand
Kia Ora from New Zealand! The United States from a political science point of view is a mixture of realist and liberalist. We are realist in the sense that we look out for our own interests and liberalist in the sense that we contribute to the international community through organizations. The United States is also…
University of Oviedo- Reflection Post
I will forever be grateful for the four months I was fortunate enough to live and study in Spain. By the end of the semester abroad I made new international friends, core memories, and traveled more than I could ever expect. However within the first few weeks, there were a few cultural differences that were…