March 28th, 2016 I’m going to talk a little bit about the academics of IAU. I feel like that is something that I didn’t know very much about when I went into the program. IAU is an American university institution here in France. In my particular case, I chose to take classes that would count…
Delphi, “The Center of the World”
This past weekend myself and my fellow classmates traveled to historic Delphi as part of our program requirements. The more I travel with CYA, the more I realize how diverse and unique Greece is, not only in its history but also in its landscapes. Historically, Delphi was the most revered of all the ancient oracle…
A Proper Lovely Week
Here in Maynooth they give you two weeks of spring break vacation (technically a study week and then eater break). So of course my roommate and I planned to visit London. It has been my dream to visit London since I was a little girl. We left Dublin on a Friday afternoon and got to…
Loving my Kiwi Life!
So far, things are going great! Last week I found out I made the University of Otago Women’s “B” basketball team, and I am so excited to play basketball competitively, in New Zealand! I also recently traveled to Christchurch where I hiked “Taylor’s Mistake” trail. It was an absolutely amazing experience and I kept having…
Osaka Castle
So one day after classes, my speaking partner and I decided to meet up and go to Osaka Castle. None of the plum blossoms were blooming, but soon enough it’ll be that time of year. The outside of the castle was gorgeous, with a large stone base and white outer walls. It’s amazing to think…
An Island weekend and Carnival!
After my last post full of mishaps and crab-related injuries, I think it’s only fair that I relay some of the far more exciting and positive aspects of my experiences here as of late. One of the best things about studying abroad is not only that I have the chance to make Athens my home…
Greece and Beyond – Roma
This past weekend, I finally left Greece to explore the rest of Europe, with my first stop for this semester being Rome. It was amazing to see the difference between this historic city, and the one that I am not calling my temporary home. I loved everything about it; the cobblestone streets, the ancient ruins…
Technology Troubles and Aegina Island
I’ve always said that technology is my greatest ineptitude. I think that now, in my present situation, you all will very likely agree with me. On my study abroad journey, I write for two separate blogs-this one and one other, and it just so happens that on my last entry date the two coincided. I…
Classes, Adjustments, and Aggressive Children
It’s hard to believe it’s been only two weeks since I last blogged here. The time is passing so quickly, but I’d say that’s a good sign! I have quite a few updates on what I’ve been up to lately (as I’m sure you’re all dying to know). So we’ll start with the entire purpose…