The morning I left for Edinburgh, I woke up trying to savor my last few moments of total peace and quiet in my bed at home. I expected that air travel, orientation, and moving into my new flat were going to be exhausting for this introvert (Spoiler alert:… More
For my first few days of Dublin, I’ve been quite fortunate to learn a good many lessons already. Always print out a receipt, if given the option.At home, this is something I naturally do when using a card. If I’m paying with cash, however, I often… More
Preparing to Return from a Semester Abroad I was recently sitting in class, and with the semester rapidly nearing an end, we were having a discussion (or at least trying to given that we were only permitted to speak in Italian) regarding our time in… More
I don’t claim to be an expert on graffiti, but many of the Romans I’ve met do. As Americans, we are quick to point out the unseemly graffiti that seems to be everywhere in Rome. When I say everywhere, I really do mean everywhere, except maybe on UNESCO… More
I don't know about you, but food is an integral part of my day. I plan most of my existence around every current and upcoming meal. Even while I'm eating I'm thinking about the next time I'll be eating again. Now, I wouldn't call myself a foodie. More… More