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Four months ago, I boarded a plane with a suitcase full of clothes and a head full of questions. I was heading to Melbourne, Australia—halfway across the world from home—to begin a semester abroad. I remember sitting in the airport, anxious and unsure…

Before I boarded my flight to London, I thought I was completely prepared. My suitcase stuffed (overstuffed, actually), my notes app filled with places I wanted to visit, and I had a basic idea of how I planned to balance my schoolwork, traveling and…

As you walk around Glasgow, hot pink signs claiming that “People Make Glasgow” will catch your eye on every block in the city. Whether it be on bikes, lampposts, trash cans, or stickers haphazardly adhered to the back of traffic signs, the city slogan…

I was diagnosed with celiac disease over six years ago. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that can lead to gastrointestinal issues. To prevent symptoms, it's essential to maintain a gluten-free diet. I've had a lot of practice explaining my needs…

Most will believe that studying abroad by yourself in another place is the ultimate adventure of a lifetime, and it is! Also, it can be downright terrifying to be realistic, and both feelings are entirely valid. You can be excited about this new experience…

Take it from an introvert who’s been abroad three times in their academic career: finding places to go while you’re abroad is extremely overwhelming. You have so many expectations of where you’re going to go and what you’re going to see. You think you…

As a business major at Skidmore College, I’ve always been interested in understanding how organizations operate and influence society, or more specifically, the consumers. Originally, I was drawn to anthropology because of a similar fascination with human…

I knew from the start of the semester that I wanted to join at least one club, something I never seemed to have time for back home. Football felt like the right fit, and it felt like a long time since I’ve played. I figured for my semester abroad in Auckland…

Introduction All my loved ones can tell you that I love to shop! So when I was preparing to study abroad in London, I created a list of shops that I wanted to visit and (possibly) purchase a cute souvenir from. Souvenirs are so important for students…