If you were to ask my family and friends to describe me in one word, “easy-going” would not make the short list. Efficient? Yes. Sincere? I hope! But I have never been one to embrace complete spontaneity. However, being abroad has pushed me to cope with… More
It's a little upsetting when I constantly hear people, particularly people my age, claim that they will not be to voting this year. From the outside looking in I have to be perfectly frank that I think that America is looking mighty silly with its candidates… More
Let’s talk about the realities of, not only interning, but interning in a foreign country. Coming to terms with my internship was a challenge I faced even before landing in Italy. I am an International Studies and History major, so my expectations were… More
This post is going to be a little different, because I’m grabbing you, friend, and we’re going to very distant lands. So close your eyes (metaphorically... please keep reading) and picture this: You are alone in a rainforest. It is perhaps 15°C (45°F)… More
I've been here almost three weeks now. I've tried to take a few steps on my own, but for the most part, I travel with my roommates or other students. Initially when I travelled anywhere on my own, my heart would pound and I began sweating bullets, nervous… More