When starting college, balancing school and social life is a big learning curve, and while you may feel you have adjusted… More
Zoe Velez
London, England 
Hello, my name is Isabella Jacobs, and I studied abroad in London, England. I had a wonderful time and the opportunity to travel to so many places during my time abroad. Traveling to places you've never been—especially in countries where you don't speak… More
One of the highlights of my time in New Zealand with Arcadia was our weekend trip to Abel Tasman National Park. After taking the ferry from Wellington to Picton and a scenic bus ride to the coast, we arrived at our cozy hostel. We wasted no time heading… More
I have been a vegetarian since I was 4, and vegan since I was 15. When I was first leaving to go abroad for a semester, I was worried about being able to find places where I could eat, and eat well. I was gearing up for a semester of chipotle and subway… More
Have you ever found yourself walking through your house, between classes, or driving to school or work with nothing playing in your head? That feeling you get when one moment, you’re leaving your room or the house, and the next, you have arrived at your… More
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… More