Student Bloggers

It feels like yesterday I was just starting to get the handle of ordering an espresso and croissant, and now I’m getting emails about adjusting to life back in America. I only have one more month in Italy! I got quite overwhelmed with the feelings of…

Here is a list of things people say about Paris that are true: Everyone dresses well and I mean literally everyone. Nobody wears sneakers, shorts, sweat pants, or colors. Basically, everyone looks amazing.  As long as you look like you’re sort of…

It was like I imagine the rolling green hills of the English countryside, just after dawn. Skies cold patchy blue behind a marine layer, rising sun backlighting the clouds. Our geology mobile, a retro-looking white and blue touring bus from the 90’s,…

When I look around, I see a country that is just waiting to be enjoyed, indulged in, and gobbled up. Every day, for one reason or another, I am reminded of how rich this island is. New Zealand is like a Pinterest-perfect dessert; full of decadent flavors…

Cape Town On Fire Cape Town has been on fire both literally and figuratively in the past few weeks. While the record high heat sparked a fire that covered the mountain ranges, a fire was lit in the hearts of the UCT community and the population of Cape…

Hi readers! This week was smooth and fast. On Monday, some of the students from the Arcadia program and I went to go see and hear famous musicians at the Palau de la Música Catalana. The Palau de la Música Catalana is a concert hall created the architect…

Hello + Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!I just got back from an amazing adventure in Ireland!The cloudy skies, greenery, and architecture won me over and reminded me SO much of one of my favorite cities, Seattle.Being in an english-speaking country for a weekend…

I think one of the hardest things about being in a foreign country (probably most of them) is trying to use meters when measuring. I'm in an art class on designing spaces for installations and performances; the only project for this class is to build…

January 26, 2015 Well after being in London for 20 days now I decided it’s time to hit the road! Well by road I mean the sky because I flew to my destination, but I’m sure you all catch my drift. My first adventure has brought me to Edinburgh and as…