As of the time I’m writing this post, I have about two months until I leave for Australia, and even though it seems like it’s very far away, my summer will fly by. I haven’t really done much to get ready for Australia as of yet. I got my visa, $400+… More
With less than a week before my big departure to New Zealand the nerves are starting to kick in. Attending college out of state from Alaska has prepared me pretty well for packing and leaving my family behind, or so I think. While my university in Columbus… More
If I were to give a single word of advice to potential study abroad students it would be, patience. Not only does this apply to the various cultural differences you will encounter but it certainly applies to the travel aspect you WILL be participating… More
Despite the subarctic temperatures, wind chill of around negative 500 and severe rain… IT WAS GREAT! One thing I was not prepared for was the dramatic shift in weather. Obviously, I had not done enough research prior to my visit abroad because it’s apparently… More
Tell them of us, and say "For your tomorrow, We gave our today." Like many Americans, I have deep roots within the war. My great uncle Gerald flew into France as a young boy upon one of America’s flimsy gliders. These wooden planes were towed in behind… More