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Where to even start with the city of canals, mystery, and a labyrinth of streets with frequently repeating names. Unlike anywhere I’d ever been before, Venice was far from what I expected. Upon our arrival we took a water taxi to our hotel (yeah, their…

This week has been packed with a heavy schedule. We had orientation for three days and also learned about how to be aware of our surroundings because of the major pickpockets going around in Spain. In addition, I received my class schedule. I will be…

Last Tuesday I flew into London to celebrate New Years with my friend Joey! Coming back after two years was not weird, it felt right to be in a place that I hold so close to my heart. It felt like I have never left this beautiful city. The first night…

Our next stop on our travels across Italy was Florence (Firenze) and let me just tell you it was more amazing than a simple text post could sum up. Quickly stealing my heart, this beautiful city with breathtaking views from almost anywhere was lodged…

It’s finally here, that much awaited day when I finally reach Edinburgh and boy, has it been a long wait! One essay, two visa applications, and three countries later, I’m finally making my way to what’s going to be my home for the next few months. Yes…

I have so many emotions going through my head right now as I prepare for my trip to Spain! I am excited and nervous. It is nerve wracking because there is so much more to packing that people do not seem to realize, well much more than I realized. I was…

For holiday break my family decided to take a trip to Italy! Not only was I excited to visit some of the most beautiful cities that I'd only ever read about in books but also for the more evident reason and that was to eat my way across the country. No…

Sitting at home, I keep fluctuating between Edinburgh-can’t-come-soon-enough and I-am-so-not-ready-to-leave. The Edinburgh-can’t-come-soon-enough comes from the excitement and anticipation of living in another country for five months. I’m beyond excited…

Do you see those up there? Those are some of the many lists I have written to try and maintain some semblance of control while preparing to go to Italy. It seemed as if every time I would check an item off, three more would pop up like some sort of academic…