I can say without a doubt that my Fall Break experience has been the most memorable and eye-opening part of my semester abroad thus far. I have been seeing and learning so much, and I have loved every minute of soaking up the culture, atmosphere and lifestyle of each new city. I never thought I…
A busy week
One of my favorite things about being here in Osaka is that there is never any shortage of things to do, especially on the weekends. If you hop on a train from Hirakata station, you can easily travel to Hirakata Amusement Park, Osaka Castle, major shopping districts such as Shinsaibashi, Kuzuha Mall, and much more….
It’s Game Time
Good day America, Greetings from Rome!! This week is probably the most exciting and most hectic week of my study abroad experience. We have currently reached the halfway point for this semester, which means we only have one-half left to go, but it also means MIDTERMS!! ☹ This week I have three midterms, which doesn’t…
Fall Break!
Hi again! Last time I mentioned our extravaganza of a fall break travelling throughout Ibiza, Barcelona, and Paris over a span of 10 days. Words cannot describe these experiences; Ibiza was great to experience and definitely a unique spot to visit, but Barcelona and Paris are most definitely two of my favorite cities of all…
Armando Abroad: Elemental Excursions
Can you tell I like alliteration? It’s Exciting to Express Experiences this way. Ok, I’m done…moving on! I thought this should be a more light-hearted post since looking at my experiences the past few weeks through a serious academic lens would be overwhelming, for you and me alike. “Elemental Excursions” is about our trips to…
Halloween in Hong Kong
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. From trick-or-treating, to costume competition, then Halloween themed parties, I have enjoyed celebrating Halloween since I was five. However, the only thing I don’t like about Halloween is the theme parks. Last year, I went to both Horror Nights and Hunted Night in Universal Studio in…
end of october
recently, i have gone to baryon bay on a Rollins trip. The trip was very organized and fun, but the highlight would have to be skydiving. Though this was not included in the trip by Rollins, we had free day to do whatever we wanted. For some crazy reason, I thought I should take advantage of…
Up at the O2
A little bit of background: I do not enjoy heights. Roller coasters, don’t mention them. Anything that does not require my feet being planted on the ground is not a thought that comes to mind. Well, one step at a time, and 52 meters (about 170 feet) later, I got over that fear, even if…
Amalfi Coast was unreal…
The moments you experience in your life that make you stop and pinch yourself because there is seriously no way on Earth that you are where you are have almost become a regular occurrence. This, of course, began when I realized I would be living in Rome for four months, and hasn’t entirely worn off….
Winter is Coming !! :D
Ciao Ciao, As we approach mid-October, I begin to notice a change in the weather. The mornings are much colder and the evenings are much quieter. The trees are beginning to change color and everything is starting to remind me of the seasonal changes back home. Around this time 2 years ago; I had to…