Welp. Here I am. Not in France yet, but closer than I’ve ever been before. I’m sitting in London Heathrow, waiting for the afternoon to arrive so I can board a plane to Marseille, a city a half-hour from Aix. London Heathrow is a familiar yet unfamiliar void, filled to capacity with crowds and shops…
Do things ever go as planned?
The day I leave to study abroad has finally arrived. I am just now waking up and it is 6am! I have a few errands to run before I leave this afternoon; those of which include getting a haircut and going to a doctor’s appointment (fun right?) My plan is to be back home before…
Just FOUR More Days Until The Next Three Months
I leave for Ireland in just four more days. The trepidation and excitement are increasing ever so much as the days seem to fly by. I remember applying for the trip months ago and imagining how surreal it would be to spend four months in another country. Not only another country but one as amazing as…
¿Dónde está el sol, Buenos Aires?
It’s been a rainy and cold few days here in Buenos Aires. The city has been wet and grey and I’ve been feeling the same. I really hope the weather gets better and can finally enjoy some sun! I just thought I’d update you guys on my life since the last time we met 🙂…
When Potentially Okay Flights Don’t Go Bad Because They Don’t Go At All
Note: This blog post was originally written as I left the U.S., but due to a variety of complications involving airport wi-fi (and several other things, as the post describes), it was not submitted as expected. I’ll wait to write this blog until I’m waiting in the airport, I told myself all summer. It’ll probe all those…
Orientation, Classes, and How the Hell Do You Get to School…or Anywhere?
Buona Notte Miei Amici, I’m writing this as a bunch of us (roommate’s, ISA friends, and some resident student friends) are about to go out into town to celebrate a friend’s birthday. In this blog post I’ll let you know how my first few weeks have been. Firstly, ISA orientation began the first night you arrived…
Blog Post 9/7
The day I have been anxiously waiting for is finally here. After a much-needed Summer vacation, I will embark on a new semester in a whole new way. My dream of living in London is finally coming true and although it’s nerve wracking to leave my family, boyfriend, and friends behind as I learn to…
Today is the day!
I’m on my way to the Orlando, but instead of returning to Rollins I will be catching a flight to London! It is crazy to think that instead of heading back to Rollins I will be in the amazing city of London for a whole semester. I feel so privileged and blessed to have this…
Quick Adaptation
These last two weeks has consisted of being anywhere but my actual dorm room. Between visiting downtown Bremen, Dötlingen, Delmenhorst and Hamburg (twice), I have found time to work out, attend classes and go on runs around the neighborhood. The real adventures and thrills have lately been outside the gates of my “Americanized” university. The…
Welcome to Japan
I’m finally in Japan! Even though I’ve only been here for two weeks, I’ve already travelled more than I’ve probably ever travelled in my life. Osaka Castle, Kyoto temples, Hirakata City, Osaka shopping malls (including the Ghibli Store and the Osaka Pokemon Center), restaurants and stores galore… Needless to say, I’m loving every second of…