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
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
When starting college, balancing school and social life is a big learning curve, and while you may feel you have adjusted, going abroad is an entirely different experience. Even if you have found a routine that works for you back home, here are some reminders… More
Rule number one: Do not put fingers in lambs mouth. Little did I know that the sign that stuck out so brightly against the stone of the lambs enclosure on my first trip to Ireland would become the first of many rules that I would discover when studying… More
Over the mid-semester break at the University of Melbourne, my friends and I had the amazing opportunity to travel to New Zealand and explore the south island. After doing lots of research, we decided to pack our bags, rent a car, and drive around the… More