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Joining “The Night Club,” a Woman-led Run Club in London

I don’t run outside often; I prefer running on the treadmill. It feels safer, easier to control, and a little less unpredictable. But on September 27th, I joined the first ever “The Night Club” run, a 5K through London’s lush and spacious Hyde Park, surrounded…
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Travelers Guide To: Florence, Italy

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…

Sydney Boudreau

Caves for Days

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…

Rebecca Pomerantz

Health & Wellness Abroad

Finding My Independence Abroad

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…

Sydney Boudreau

Health & Wellness Abroad

The Dreaded Culture Shock: Italy Edition

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…

Sydney Boudreau

Welcome to Aussieland!

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…

Rebecca Pomerantz

Activities, Events, & Excursions

A Journey to the Countryside

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…

Maddison McMaken

Australia

Surviving a 14-hour flight

A typical conversation snippet from the weeks before I left: “You’re studying abroad? Where?” “Australia.”“Wow, that’s a long flight.” And it is. Even from the West Coast, it took me about fourteen and a half hours to get to Australia on a direct flight…

Natalie Couch

Pre-Departure & Orientation

Molto Moderato

Harvey Mudd College, East Dorm October 2023 What do you do when your dreams come true? I think the past couple of weeks has given me some time to process the news, and honestly? I was elated for maybe two seconds when I learned I was accepted to study…

Jessica Santosa

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