Living abroad with the fear of a deadly virus. When the news first broke about the coronavirus in Wuhan and surrounding areas in China, my immediate thought went back to the swine flu in 2009. My fears grew knowing that I was in such a big global city and knowing that I have to use…
Ciao
Approximately one month and a week into my study abroad experience in Rome my program got cancelled. I am heartbroken having to leave all my new friends and new home. However, I am happy for the amazing trips to Milan, Pisa, Nice, Barcelona, and Interlaken we got to share together. And the endless consumption of…
Becoming a Londoner
Being in London has definitely been a challenge and a pleasure. Getting here was the easy part but things quickly became a little bit of a hassle once settling in. At first, the various questions like: “where is the underground?”, “the overground is different?” and “wait, what time does my bus leave?” ran through my…
2 weeks in Iceland
I’ve only been in Iceland since February 15th. It’s been just about two weeks since I’ve been here, yet it feels like a lifetime. I’ve met some really great people on my program, and we have already had so many adventures together! Right when we got off of the plane, we relaxed in the Blue…
The Halfway Mark
At the halfway mark, I feel settled into the London way of life. Living in a global city has come with its range of pros and cons, but I enjoy navigating each step of the way. I have mastered the underground tube system, given accurate directions, ask where the “queue” is, and eat Jaffa Cakes…
A Hidden Gem
After a couple days of fun and exploring Rome, I was ready and excited to be a student in Italy! So, I did what most people do right before a big day: I set my alarms, allowing myself a 30 minute buffer zone for any mishaps that might take place when you’re, you know, starting…
Almost a month in Italy!
I can’t believe it, almost a month living in Italy! Time really flies! Not even a month here though and so much has happened…everything has been going amazing; from the beautiful places I have visited, to amazing food, new people I have met, extremely interesting and engaging classes, and practicing my Italian! Not even a…
I’m an Intern and I know it
Being an intern can sometimes feel like you’re back in elementary school, standing at the very end of a really long line for the slide behind all of the “big kids.” When you’re not at the top of the elementary school food chain, you’re automatically at the bottom. This isn’t to say that it’s inevitably…
My classroom isn’t a classroom
We are in the midst of midterm season, which is quite honestly, a very different vibe here at CAPA than at Rollins. In a sense, midterms, and classes in general, are more relaxed than I have previously experienced. Rollins prides itself on academic performance and rigorous coursework, which is obviously a benefit to the students’…
40 Days Down
I landed in London a little over a month ago. This is officially the longest I’ve been away from home and it feels very weird but very exciting. I love London and everywhere in the surrounding area that I’ve been so far has been a wonderful adventure. I’ve been to Stonehenge, Bath, Greenwich, and Coventry…