During my first month I refused to see myself as a “foreigner”, I attempted to camouflage myself within the crowds of the university. Although I spoke English with other exchange students, I yearned to quickly make Argentine friends to get as far away from all these “Americans”. I add quotations on American because “American” means…
Sangria counts as fruit, right?
About two weeks ago, I traveled to Barcelona where I met up with 3 friends from Mexico who are studying abroad there. What can I say? I think I found my retirement city. Barcelona is one of the most beautiful, vibrant, and diverse places I’ve been to. From the moment I stepped outside of the…
A Lil Bit of Everything
Although the semester is coming to an end, I still have 88 days left in the UK and, if you’re following Brexit, about 10 left in the EU. However, not all is fun and games as when classes end, exam preparation begins. Unlike permanent student here at QMUL who will be taking exams for the…
Morocco: the Halfway Point
Currently, I’m three months into my studies at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane. I recently spent ten days in Italy for my spring break with two friends I’ve made at AUI, and we split our time between Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, and Turin. Up until this trip, all of my travels were domestic within Morocco,…
Blog Post #3
This past month cannot even be put into words. It crazy to reflect back and realize I have officially been here for a month now. It feels as if I just arrived yesterday afternoon. Little did I know prior to my departure that a country would be capable of stealing a piece of my heart…
Paris is great
Love, Love, Love Paris! In the video you would be able to see some of the places I’ve been to! I would thought that by now I would be feeling lonely and sad, instead I feel calm. I love everything about this place. I love that I can move around the city so easily. time…
Third Month
It’s March. Right about half way through my study abroad experience here in London. I loved it here the first month. After I realized that I was spending too much money going to places, eating out, and spending on alcohol, I really stopped a lot of it all together. That was the second month. I…
Month THREE
Finally settling into London, it feels weird. I don’t wake up every morning thinking I’m in a new place, it has started feeling a lot like home! I guess you could say I’m pretty much fully accustomed to the lifestyle, university, and food etc. It has also been extremely tough at times, especially getting used…
Static
This experience just isn’t sunshine and rainbows, its cold winds and grey skies. I knew this. How could I not have known this? But trust me, it is so much easier to be sad and upset when I have Chick-Fil-A around the corner from me. I have met great people and have had amazing experiences,…
Second Month
I loved it here the first month. After I realized that I was spending too much money going to places, eating out, and spending on alcohol, I really stopped a lot of it all together. I also made the relationship with my boyfriend exclusive, and now I’m thinking whats the point of going out clubbing?…