Student Bloggers

When I came to New Zealand I knew I wanted to bring my love of hiking with me. The little I knew of the country beforehand promised gorgeous mountain views and breathtaking sights, all of which I knew I had to find. And throughout my time here I’ve done…

If you would have told me last year that I would be spending my summer in London, I would have never believed you. And, if you told me I would have bonded with my peers as quickly and as well as I have, I would have been in utter shock. Yet, here I am…

As we near the end of the semester, I have been reflecting on some of my favorite memories in Florence. I'd love to share some of my favorite activities with those planning to visit this stunning city, so they can make the most of their time here. -Piazzale…

Finding a balance can be hard when you’re abroad because there is so much to do. When I first got here I found the balance of travel, social activities, and exploring my new city against the measly task of homework pretty difficult and daunting. I realized…

I have joined a few spunky societies since I’ve been here, like movement & dance, bushwalking, spelunking, and philosophy. They have all been equally entertaining activities, but one has proved more physically challenging than the rest. It requires a…

Studying abroad is often romanticized by the media when it can actually be a scary thing for most people. Leaving your family, traveling alone, needing to make new friends, etc. are all worries I had when coming abroad.  To give some context, I grew…

One thing I was very apprehensive about when coming abroad was the culture shock and language barrier I would experience. I am currently studying in beautiful Florence, Italy, and obviously, the predominant language here is Italian. Needless to say, the…

If you’re bored of studying domestically and think Aussie life is for you, then you’ve come to the right place. I have a few words of advice that might make your transition easier. #1: Remember that you have the accent, not them. As soon as you open…

The city of Florence is filled with richness, but the countryside is an entirely different beauty saturated with vineyards, olive trees, and a colorful landscape. The Orsini Family Farm is a traditional Italian farm in the countryside of Umbria specializing…