Dealing with Culture Shock: Your First Week Abroad

Maya Radtke March 21, 2024

I of course had heard about culture shock many times before I stepped on the plane to go 8,219 miles (about 13227.2 km) away from home. For some reason I wasn’t expecting to be affected by it, as if I were immune to feeling strange in a new place (spoiler… More

Day Trips Around Dublin County Ireland

Alison Isko March 14, 2024

While there are hundreds of things to do in Dublin—like going to museums, pubs, or the IKEA I spent half a Sunday in—sometimes it can feel like there are almost too many options. Taking day trips can be a great way to spend an afternoon (and to get more… More

Settling into a New Routine

Calissa McNutt March 7, 2024

Before I chose Auckland, New Zealand, as my final destination, the main things that influenced my decision to study abroad were the courses, the probability of returning to the country, and the overall best fit for gaining new experiences. One thing I… More

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