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
Well hello again, dear blog. These past few months have been of discovery and exploration and learning, and I have some very big news that you probably already knew: plans fail. This week is midsemester break, and I set off for New Zealand to trek through… More
On any given day here in Rome, I will walk at least 15,000 steps. To those born and raised in cities, or who attend colleges that take up entire cities themselves, this may not seem like much. But for me, someone who lives in a town where nothing is… More
It occurred to me today that I’ve been in Edinburgh for almost three weeks now. It went by so silently and quickly, as opposed to my first week here, when I was literally counting each day as it went by. I didn’t do this because I was particularly unhappy… More
Studying abroad is a fountain of opportunity, productivity, and overall busyness. If just taking in the new country and keeping up with the class work isn't enough, most likely you'll want to travel around, visit attractions, and socialize with all your… More