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This weekend has been full of itinerary changes, rain, and gray skies, I’m not going to lie. That all was, however, very easy to forget with Nick here! He had the pleasure of coming to Granada, a city in Southern Spain in a drought, during its first full…

Culture: “I miss home, but not the U.S.” That has been the recurring theme of my time in New Zealand so far. From home-cooked meals to my cozy queen-size bed, home could be anywhere in the world and I would miss it; on the contrary, I definitely need…

Waking up at 4 a.m. in 35 degree weather just to get on a 4 hour bus ride is not the ideal Saturday morning. But when it means you’re going to see a match in soccer’s oldest competition at one of England’s most historic stadiums… it kind of makes it worth…

On an unexpectedly sunny day in mid February 2018, I took a train from London to Manchester to spend the weekend with a friend from high school. My train journey was about two hours and I was happy to be sitting with a table and a power outlet in the…

Currently, there is a strike occurring here at the University of Aberdeen due to proposed cuts to their pensions. The professors and other lecturers involved say that it is a last resort due to the various universities refusing to negotiate. It is interesting…

The adventures in Granada continue! Yesterday we went hiking in Los Cahorros de Monachil, which is just outside of Granada. Our Spanish moms packed us picnic lunches, and we spent the day exploring, and then when we were completely exhausted, we got to…

This isn’t the most exciting post, but I wanted to get it up here for those interested in doing a homestay in Spain and for my family to get all the details on mine. If you’re looking to do a homestay here in Granada, keep in mind that each one is different…

Instead of having a spring break, I had a reading week. It was February 19th to the 23rd and technically you are supposed to stay on campus to study and read. However, I ensure you that this is not the case and campus is pretty much empty. Other Arcadia…

Integration: I arrive at my flat and settle in; one of my flatmates is already moved in. We discover that we both love cats, which is a great start! The two full days before orientation are spent unpacking, shopping, and exploring my new surroundings…