When I first stepped foot in London through Arcadia’s First-Year Study Abroad Experience during the spring semester of my… More
Simona Sellecchia
London, England 
When I first stepped foot in London through Arcadia’s First-Year Study Abroad Experience during the spring semester of my freshman year in 2024, I didn’t realize I was starting something that would define so much of my college experience, and honestly… More
Whenever I go to a new place, one of the stops I make is a bookstore. Looking at bookstores can help me understand what is prioritized in a city, and in London, it is clear that writing and books themselves are held in the highest regard. When I decided… More
Over the last 17 days, my roommate and I slept in a decked-out minivan and travelled across South-Eastern Australia. We drove, hiked, and sight saw our way through Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Jervis Bay Territory, Australian Capital Territory… More
Nervously, I packed my clothes and set o6 to live in a brand-new city I had never stepped foot in with no idea of what to expect. All I knew was that I needed to experience London, even if it was just for a semester. Still, the night before I left, I… More
When people ask me what my favorite thing about studying abroad in Australia was, I always answer without hesitation: the beaches. I fell in love with the gorgeous coastline and stunning landscapes, so different from what I’m used to back home. With a… More