While I had friends going abroad during the same semester as me, I was the only one going to Scotland. Not only that, but I was also the first in my family to study abroad and I had never been out of the country. I was completely lost, until my grandmother… More
Before this semester I had never traveled by myself. I’ve been to lots of places, but alone. However I knew I wanted to study abroad and I wanted to go somewhere different. That’s how I found myself in New Zealand- 10,000 miles from home with an 18 hour… More
Always On the Move I am used to moving, well acquainted with the familiarity of unfamiliarity. But studying abroad is different. It's an experience of choice, of deciding to traverse the unknown. It's an adventure, known for its ups and downs, of wonder… More
One of the highlights of studying abroad with Arcadia Scotland is the opportunity to take part in their excursions across Scotland. While I wasn’t able to attend every trip due to class and schedule conflicts, each one offers a unique way to experience… More
In December of 2025, right as I was about to leave from my study abroad program, Italian Cuisine was designated as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO. Learning this made me feel like I was part of something bigger, especially after… More