Now that I have been back in my hometown of St. Louis, I have reflected a lot on my experience studying abroad in London… More
Avery M. Porter
London, England 
Now that I have been back in my hometown of St. Louis, I have reflected a lot on my experience studying abroad in London. My family and friends have commented on how much I changed in the four months I spent away from home. I have felt it myself. I believe… More
One of the hardest times for me to be abroad was during the holidays. I was hit with the worst homesickness since arriving in London, feeling like I was missing out on time with family and the normal traditions I would experience if I was at home. I soon… More
When I was about to go abroad my mother and I sat down to create small rules for myself. Some of them were simple like: “don’t walk down alleys later than 2am” or “charge your phone before going on an adventure.” I would like to add one more to those… More
When I was on the flight to London, I took out my blue and pink Barbie-themed journal and wrote down my thoughts and feelings about starting my study abroad experience. I wrote, "I know that there are so many adventures ahead of me" in my messy cursive… More
So you’ve found yourself in a perilous place, worrying about your upcoming semester abroad. You’re going to a new place, which is insanely scary to think about, and you’ve been physically preparing for this trip. You’ve got all your things in order… More