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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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Bella Hilger
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Surf School in Australia

This weekend, a group of USYD students piled into a bus to begin the journey towards Gerroa, a remote coastal town in NSW to attend a mini surf camp. Over the two-hour bus ride, our surroundings slowly transformed from crowded streets and skyscrapers…

Rebecca Pomerantz

Scotland

Arranging and Going on Trips

Now that you’re settled in a new country, you may want to go out and explore your new surroundings. Personally, I was all for it, and I’ve always enjoyed checking out new places long before I decided to study abroad. If you want to go on some successful…

Nicole Bagala

Ireland/Northern Ireland

Eating Through Amsterdam

Recently, I took a trip to the Netherlands during the weekend of Sinterklaas, which is the largest St. Nicholas celebration in the world. Although I unknowingly visited during this cultural celebration, thanks to my new Dutch friend, Anne, I arrived with…

Hannah Jane Zalewski

Scotland

How To Succeed In Overseas Studies

So you’re about to start your studies at your overseas institution. Very exciting! But it can also be quite intimidating.  The Scotland college system is different from the U.S. college system for a few reasons: Unlike in the U.S., classes in Scotland…

Nicole Bagala

Semester Abroad

Adjusting To Life In A New Country

So you’ve arrived at your study abroad destination. Awesome! But before you can enjoy the country you’re in, you need to adjust to your new environment first. First things first, before you get on the plane make sure you have the right electrical adapters…

Nicole Bagala

Ireland/Northern Ireland

Remedies for Homesickness

It has been a total of 10 weeks since I have arrived in Ireland. Unfortunately, I have already experienced the most dreaded part of coming abroad: homesickness. But, there are some things I have found have helped me cope with this new challenge.    Say…

Hannah Jane Zalewski

Scotland

Preparing For Your Trip Abroad

So you’ve been accepted into Arcadia’s study abroad program. Congratulations! But before you leave for your designated country, you need to complete a few tasks first. First off, check your emails regularly. Whichever email you submitted to Arcadia Abroad…

Nicole Bagala

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