Author: VALBUQUERQUEBRITO

Studying abroad in Switzerland was one of the most empowering and transformative experiences of my life. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the beauty of the country – from the majestic Swiss Alps, capped with snow crystals, to the picturesque villages dotted throughout the countryside. The crisp mountain air and the sound…

It’s not easy to write about confrontation while you’re sitting in a sunflower field in the Swiss alps. Up to when I write this, my whole experience has been better than I had pictured it. I haven’t had a language barrier with my home stay family and I’ve been integrating very well which could be…

It took me sitting down and reflecting on U.S. culture to write a study abroad blog post to realize that I won’t be home for the next 4 months. An aspect of U.S. culture worth reflecting upon is the preference for space, whether it be in the workplace, in traffic, in personal space, or even…