Marisa Etzell is a student blogger studying at JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA If you choose to study abroad in Australia and were expecting it to be an easy transition because they speak English, prepare to have your mind blown. While they may speak… More
Γεια σας από την Ελλάδα! (Hello from Greece!) I’ve been in Athens for six weeks now and the semester is flying by. I absolutely love this city - from coffee to the noise, to the tiny side streets. As a history major, Athens is the perfect place to… More
Hello again! Better yet… ello loves! It has officially been two weeks since I have moved to the beautiful United Kingdom and begun my fall semester abroad. I’ve rode the tube, walked the London Bridge, biked through Hyde Park, dressed up for high tea… More
Orientation is always stressful, but especially so when you’re at orientation for a study abroad program. Acclimating to a new city, a new language and new classmates can feel overwhelming. Your schedule is likely to be packed with activities to help… More
Reintegration: I do miss living in New Zealand, but I do not find returning to the U.S. terribly challenging; a reason for this could be that I categorize travel and non-travel life separately in my brain. Also, I met or overachieved on all of my goals… More