Finding a balance can be hard when you’re abroad because there is so much to do. When I first got here I found the balance of travel, social activities, and exploring my new city against the measly task of homework pretty difficult and daunting. I realized… More
Studying abroad is often romanticized by the media when it can actually be a scary thing for most people. Leaving your family, traveling alone, needing to make new friends, etc. are all worries I had when coming abroad. To give some context, I grew… More
One thing I was very apprehensive about when coming abroad was the culture shock and language barrier I would experience. I am currently studying in beautiful Florence, Italy, and obviously, the predominant language here is Italian. Needless to say, the… More
The city of Florence is filled with richness, but the countryside is an entirely different beauty saturated with vineyards, olive trees, and a colorful landscape. The Orsini Family Farm is a traditional Italian farm in the countryside of Umbria specializing… More
To begin my trip abroad to Florence, I arrived three hours early to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to ensure ample time to check my bag, go through airport security, and allocate time for any other disturbance that came my way. However, my plans… More