A typical conversation snippet from the weeks before I left: “You’re studying abroad? Where?” “Australia.”“Wow, that’s… More
Natalie Couch
Wollongong, Australia 
A typical conversation snippet from the weeks before I left: “You’re studying abroad? Where?” “Australia.”“Wow, that’s a long flight.” And it is. Even from the West Coast, it took me about fourteen and a half hours to get to Australia on a direct flight… More
Harvey Mudd College, East Dorm October 2023 What do you do when your dreams come true? I think the past couple of weeks has given me some time to process the news, and honestly? I was elated for maybe two seconds when I learned I was accepted to study… More
So you’ve been accepted into Arcadia’s study abroad program. Congratulations! But before you leave for your designated country, you need to complete a few tasks first. First off, check your emails regularly. Whichever email you submitted to Arcadia Abroad… More
You’ve been accepted to study abroad—how exciting! Now what? Despite how excited you are for your upcoming time abroad, you are likely feeling nervous and unsure how to prepare. While there is no singular way to lessen anxiety related to this that will… More
One of the biggest unknowns that I faced before traveling to Spain was deciding what to pack. I did research on the weather and followed Arcadia’s guide but nothing compares to being in Spain and seeing the fashion firsthand. First things first, do not… More