I’m in the final stretch for my time here in London. All my classes are about to come to a close and there’s only a couple of weeks left until I finish my internship. I have been in London for almost three months, and while I have been able to experience and learn many things,…
Thank you, London
When I left for my semester in London, I was told by friends that had studied abroad previously that I was going to have the semester of my life, but that when the last couple of weeks hit I would be ready to return home and to Rollins. I’m sorry Rollins, but I don’t think…
Spain Study Abroad Reflection
Throughout my time in Spain, I learned countless insights into the mentality and lifestyle of Spaniards. Along with that, there are several aspects that changed the way I viewed my own identity and those of others while abroad. To begin with, prior to going to Spain I believed that my identity was solely based on…
Back in Guatemala
All I could say, before I left Guatemala on the 14th of September this year, was: London here I come!… If I am being very honest I never adapted to the community in QMUL. Although the campus was very large, I never really fit into any group on Campus. Adapting was harder than I thought…
Blog #4: Getting More Than I Bargained For in London
“This isn’t a goodbye, it’s merely see you later, London.” Prior to my departure, I could have never anticipated the sense of independence, confidence, and curiosity that I would have gained during my time in London. Throughout my time in London, I was forced to go out of my comfort zone; as I had to…
Looking Back on London
Before going abroad I defined myself as: scared, excited, kind, caring, open-minded, ready for an adventure, and a collectivistic person. Even after my study abroad experience I would still define myself as all of those things, except for scared. Studying abroad helped me grow into a more independent and confident person. What scared me before…
Daily Routine here in Aussie
Being in Australia has given me the opportunity to have a daily routine (of sorts) that I can confidently say is incredibly different from my daily routine back in the states. In regard to shopping for groceries, to be completely honest, it was one of my least favorite things to do. The reason I found…
Last Post in Shanghai
For this last post I would like to talk about my trip to the province of Qinghai. This province is located on the Tibetan Plateau, or Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR.) The province has long been a melting pot for a number of ethnic groups including the Han, Tibetans, Mongols, etc. So, yes a lot of…
Facing Difficulties for Departure
When I first arrived to Aix en Provence to commence this new and exciting chapter in my life I remember feeling anxious and nervous. I was not sure how well I would integrate myself with this new group of kids for the following four months. Now that the has come to an end, I feel…
Chapter 3: Adventure
No one has ever mistaken me for brave. I was never sorted into Griffindor, I’ve always been a Slytherin. I’ve spent my life running from new experiences, avoiding new people and keeping the very thought of adventure at arm’s length. and I got tired of it. I wanted to be a different person, one who…