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… More
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… More
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… More
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… More
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… More