By Tiffany D., Arcadia in London Summer, England Many people come back from studying abroad and say that it was a wonderful experience, their best decision ever, and that their time abroad was rather life changing. Students end up giving broad overviews… More
During our introductory orientation to the University of Sydney they made jokes about culture shock, honored the aboriginal heritage of the land, introduced us to the advisors in charge of enrolling us in courses, and made us follow the study abroad program… More
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… More
(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… More
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… More