When I first stepped foot in London through Arcadia’s First-Year Study Abroad Experience during the spring semester of my… More
Simona Sellecchia
London, England 
When I first stepped foot in London through Arcadia’s First-Year Study Abroad Experience during the spring semester of my freshman year in 2024, I didn’t realize I was starting something that would define so much of my college experience, and honestly… More
Many people believe that studying abroad could be out of their budget, and financially unattainable for them, which it can be, but, if you play it smart, you can do it without breaking the bank! I am a testament of the possibility when I didn’t think… More
Whenever I go to a new place, one of the stops I make is a bookstore. Looking at bookstores can help me understand what is prioritized in a city, and in London, it is clear that writing and books themselves are held in the highest regard. When I decided… More
Nervously, I packed my clothes and set o6 to live in a brand-new city I had never stepped foot in with no idea of what to expect. All I knew was that I needed to experience London, even if it was just for a semester. Still, the night before I left, I… More
When I landed in London on January 8th, 2025, I wasn’t just arriving in a new country. I was stepping into a totally unfamiliar way of living. As someone who had never lived in a big city before, I didn’t know exactly what to expect from five months at… More