Student Bloggers

As a frugal spender, a true child of Disney, (and maybe a little help from the very recent release of the live action Jungle Book), I am very conscious of my bare necessities. If you're a first time traveler or a seasoned traveler, it never hurts to be…

By Jonny S., Museum Studies Internship Program, Scotland My weekend before my fourth week in Scotland was very exciting. Arcadia had scheduled a tour to the Luss Highland Games that took place next to Loch Lomond on the 2nd of July. Most of the other…

By Chamira S., Sydney Internship Program Summer, Australia I can't believe that my time here in Australia is coming to an end. A moment I have dreamed of since freshman year has been fulfilled and I couldn't be happier. I have learned so much about Australian…

I traveled almost two days, through multiple time zones, to get from South Africa to the USA. I am still battling jet lag. However, the worst days are over, given that I have been home for six days. Deciding to come home to Oak Park for the summer, instead…

(for added flair, feel free to listen to Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” while reading this) I’ve been home for a month now, and it’s been difficult. The first few days were great—I hadn’t eaten a Dorito or a sour gummy worm in almost a year…

By Chamira S., Sydney Internship Program Summer, Australia While becoming a temporary Aussie, I have taken time out to explore the best restaurants Australia has to offer. I have to admit, I am a bit of a foodie; I enjoy all types of food and love trying…

By Tiffany D., Arcadia in London Summer, England My first week of the summer session is completed—Check! The first couple of days was orientation and all the students from session II came together for a tour, some important travel information, and a…

By Jonny S., Museum Studies Internship Program, Scotland Last Saturday, friends and I went out for a picnic in a park near our apartments, which was actually really nice. We just sat around and relaxed. That is, until it rained of course. Later that…

Well, I’m done. I left home last year in July and now here I am, back, this year in June. Eleven months, two weeks, and a day gone and passed. In a completely different world. But not really. This experience has just... I don’t even know how to explain…