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…
Ciao Roma!
So far Rome has been unbelievable. It has definitely succeeded my expectations! It feels like I’ve been here months instead of weeks because of how much we’ve already done and seen! So far I’ve checked off the Trevi fountain, the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Roman Forum off my list….
Japan: A Side 5 – 9
Huh? Five? Where did my four go? And did I even really get to nine? Everything here is backwards and I am already skipping a beat — I’ll chock it off as being usual for someone’s first week starting a new life in an unfamiliar society. Last time I talked to myself about philosophy alone in…
Old Shanghai
We arrived in Shanghai to a hotel near the bund. The morning I woke up I looked out my window to see senior ladies doing Tai-Chi in front of a Starbucks. When I saw this, I truly felt like I had arrived. We ventured into the area of Old Shanghai to explore the area. Old…