Hi, My name is Marina Rivera, I am currently studying International Relations and Political Science at Rollins College. I have been given the opportunity to study abroad this upcoming semester spring 2017. For me, this is not only a chance to discover new places and meet new people, this would be more like a chance…
Back in the US
I have finally submitted my last assignment to Queen Mary, bringing my semester abroad to a definitive close. Being back home has been bittersweet. It was one of the best feelings to get back to my house and be reunited with my family, but at the same time I miss lots of the people I…
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…