Culture: “I miss home, but not the U.S.” That has been the recurring theme of my time in New Zealand so far. From home-cooked meals to my cozy queen-size bed, home could be anywhere in the world and I would miss it; on the contrary, I definitely need… More
Integration: I arrive at my flat and settle in; one of my flatmates is already moved in. We discover that we both love cats, which is a great start! The two full days before orientation are spent unpacking, shopping, and exploring my new surroundings… More
Whenever you visit a different country or city, one of the main things that we as people tend to do is go see the most famous sites. These can range from buildings, museums, monuments, memorials, etc. This inclination within us to see these sites is based… More
The Burns’ Supper took place a few weeks ago on January 26, and it was one of my favorites so far and a must for anyone that comes to Scotland. Burns’ Supper is a celebration of Robert Burns who was a Scottish poet and is widely known in Scotland. The… More
El Día de San Cecilio, patrón de Granada Corrina, Bethany, and I heard about a really cool celebration of the patron saint of Granada from our Spanish friends and decided to see what it was all about. We made the one hour hike up the extremely hilly… More