Having been home for two weeks now, I’m surprised by how easily I fit back into my old routine. I expected the lack of my French lifestyle to hit me like a sack of bricks, leaving me in a state of disappointment regarding American food and a number of our over-blown customs. But I didn’t….
The Lack of Gelato is Sinking In
Ciao miei amici! I’ve been putting off writing this final letter, post-return to the states, until I started to feel a sort of longing or emotional imbalance that was rooted back to my life in Rome. It took me a while to feel thing’s because, at first, well, I was really grateful for hot showers and…
Japan: Letter to Anonymous
Studying in Japan in my 2016 Fall semester. Before touch down at Haneda Tokyo Airport, I had serious regrets. What was I getting myself into? What the hell was I thinking? The first four weeks in Japan were spent in a mixture of merriment and trepidation. “Japan really is for the Japanese” is what…
Finally home …. :(:
….. *4(ish) months fly by* Where has the time gone? Honestly. I’m currently writing this post from Orlando and although I have the pleasure of being in the comfort of my own home I’m feeling bittersweet about it. It’s been about a week and a half now since I’ve been back and I am glad to…
Blog Post 12/7
During the past few weeks, I have been dedicating myself to the true purpose of this trip: learning and exploring Saturday, November 26th was quite the eventful day. I woke up and headed out to one of my favorite places so far: London’s famous Portobello Market. The market takes up over ten blocks in…
Back in the States
It has only been two weeks since I returned from my time in Spain but it feels like forever ago- partly due to the fact that I have been going non-stop since I stepped foot in Texas. In my short time back I have managed to tackle the holidays, take a trip to Florida, attend…