Copenhagen, Munich, Sunset Hikes and Bagpipes!

Virginia Black October 5, 2017

Since my last post, I’ve started learning how to play the bagpipes, tried haggis, joined the university’s recreational golf team and traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Munich, Germany! When I’m at Duke I rely on my structured routine in order to feel… More

How Are You Gettin’ On?

Kalee Shomo September 25, 2017

I have officially been in Scotland for three weeks as of 25 September, and in school for one week. I’ve been to all the major local businesses and pubs in Glasgow, and some of Scotland’s greatest monuments. Traveling around Scotland has been interesting… More

Settling In

Virginia Black September 21, 2017

It’s been so hard to find the time to sit down to write this blog post. As the end of my second full week in Edinburgh approaches, part of me feels like there’s no way I’ve already been here that long, and the other part of me feels like I’ve been living… More

Spring Break In Bali, Indonesia

Becca Choi September 8, 2017

What I remember most about Bali is being afraid, being adventurous, and being happy. We rode around on small motorbikes, and I think this allowed me to really get to know Bali in a way that hiring a car couldn’t have given me. Indonesia is the first undeveloped… More

Turning Pessimism into Optimism

Noelle McGee September 7, 2017

I started my journey with first paying a $200 overweight fee for my luggage. Although I could’ve been distressed that I had lost so much of the money I had, I remained optimistic. Since I’m staying for the entire academic year, my thought process was… More

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