As I sit in my flat enjoying a cup of coffee and a gorgeous sunny morning in Galway, I can’t help being grateful for how well these first few days have gone. As many of my friends and family were aware, I was a ball of nerves before my arrival in Ireland… More
I can’t believe it’s already been a week since my journey has begun! Exactly a week ago, I was sitting on a plane, leaving the US for the first time and en route to Europe. After a week of unpredictable sleep schedules and numerous orientation talks… More
As an INFP, Ravenclaw, and Virgo, you could argue that I was born to plan and organize. Obviously, this means I’ve created a ton of lists, goals, and Dropbox folders (okay, only one) to plan ahead for my Scotland First Year Study Abroad Experience (FYSAE)… More
Here it is, my last blog on my semester abroad. While I fill your screens with memories of a life of travel and adventure, I think I should preface the fact that I’m writing from a dirty Chicago terminal on hour five of my six hour layover. With over… More
Thursday, November 26 was Thanksgiving and also the official end to my classes this semester. I spent the afternoon attempting to make my family’s famous stuffing recipe and headed to Maia and Aga’s for my first Thanksgiving away from family. It was one… More