Student Bloggers

Did I ever intend on studying abroad for my final semester of college? Absolutely not. But did I think that I would ever live through a global pandemic that literally shut the entire world down? Another no. When life seems to have a mind of its own for…

One of the biggest unknowns that I faced before traveling to Spain was deciding what to pack. I did research on the weather and followed Arcadia’s guide but nothing compares to being in Spain and seeing the fashion firsthand. First things first, do not…

My First (and Virtual) Internship Experience By Julia Doyle, Arcadia University Student Since the summer of 2020, the tail end of my sophomore year as an illustration major at Arcadia University, I began to express interest in finding an internship…

I have been home in the U.S for a little more than a week now, but I put off writing this last post because I really miss it all and it’s tough to think about saying goodbye. Of course, as everyone has reminded me, I can come back—but unless I go back…

Wow, that was weird to write. I have felt a lot of things throughout my time at Oxford, mainly fascination with how cool this place is, stress, and eagerness to go home (sometimes all at the same time!), but the thought of only having two weeks left is…

Admittedly, I haven’t had much motivation to write this post, nor do many of my tutorial responsibilities. My mind has been preoccupied with the election and waiting for the results, in addition to the news that England will be shut down for essentially…

This will be a long post! I am currently writing this in the upper reading room of the Bodleian Library at the end of 1st week. With all of the old books you can’t check out, rows and rows of desks, Latin everywhere (thank goodness for the term of Latin…

Currently Studying At: Hertford College, University Of Oxford, England Homeschool: Lawrence University I honestly would not give quarantining for 14 days a 10/10 for a fun study abroad experience (who would??), but it obviously is incredibly important…

Currently Studying At: Hertford College, University Of Oxford, England Homeschool: Lawrence University Somewhere in the sky, worried the plane will crash You know, you might be wondering what it is like to be alone and abroad for the first time in…