Student Bloggers

Has it really been almost a month since I landed in Ireland?! As cliche as it sounds, time has simply flown by since I’ve been in this lovely little country. My first month abroad brought me so many changes and new experiences, which were undoubtedly…

During week 2 of mid-semester break (New Zealand equivalent of spring break—and yes, it’s TWO weeks), fellow Arcadian, Taimur Shah, and I went skiing with the Auckland University Snow Sports club. The club owns a lodge on one side of Mt. Ruapehu and takes…

The great thing about studying abroad is that I never get a chance to catch my breath. Every time I turn a corner, I am amazed all over again. It has been a crazy, beautiful, SUNNY, and perfect whirlwind adventure lately and it has made me fall even more…

So some of you may know that London is beautiful. It definitely, totally is. I want you to know that. It’s a great place. Here is a recap of my day to give you an idea of what London is like sometimes on Sundays since most of my weekdays (and even Sundays)…

I cannot believe that it has been over a week since I first stepped foot in this amazing city; London is everything that I imagined and so much more. This past week flew by at lightening speed; yet somehow it feels as though I have been here longer than…

Here at Arcadia in Rome, students travel at a moment’s notice. So far, Arcadia students have made weekend trips to Germany, Sicily, Venice, and even to Austria! In truth, it sounds a lot more impressive than it really is—technically, to travel around…

After a few days of getting reacquainted with London and getting to know my program manager for my time here, it was finally time to pack it all up and get settled in Brighton. For those who don’t know, Brighton is a popular city in England that is famously…

After what felt like months of preparation, far too many passport photos taken, and a solid few days of travel, I landed in Athens and embarked on my three and a half month journey in search of peace of mind. I happen to be an individual who strives…

Although I haven’t been in Ireland for too long, now may be a good time for an update on the common question: “What’s different?”. Personally when I meet people from a different culture, who I am able to communicate with, learning how they live is one…