Take it from an introvert who’s been abroad three times in their academic career: finding places to go while you’re abroad is extremely overwhelming. You have so many expectations of where you’re going to go and what you’re going to see. You think you… More
This past semester, I had the privilege of studying abroad at King’s College London through Arcadia. It was a surreal experience to be an exchange student at a foreign university, traveling the world and meeting new friends. After spending six months… More
Why Sydney? Studying abroad in Sydney, Australia was nothing like I expected…..in the best way possible. It exceeded every expectation I had, and I truly couldn’t have made a better choice. From the stunning beaches to the fast-paced city life and the… More
Making the jump from the non-stop hustle of New York City to the laid-back, sunny vibes of Brisbane, Australia is a culture shock—but a good one! I spent a whole semester (summer to winter) at the University of Queensland, and going from dodging subway… More
Introduction The smell of bookshops is universal. It is the scent of paper and ink, of warmth and comfort. It smells like home. Whenever I feel homesick for my book community in St. Louis, I can visit a bookstore, and the smell transports me 4,000 miles… More