I've been here almost three weeks now. I've tried to take a few steps on my own, but for the most part, I travel with my roommates or other students. Initially when I travelled anywhere on my own, my heart would pound and I began sweating bullets, nervous… More
I’ve officially been abroad for a month, and seeing as I caught my first ‘change of seasons’ cold, I have some time (in-between sneezes) to reflect on my experiences and adventures thus far. One of the most memorable weekends was when I jetted off to… More
It has been almost a month since I arrived in Cuba and Havana already feels like home. I’ve done so many amazing things that I never thought I’d do and I’ve seen so many stunning places that it is easy to take the beauty for granted. But none of this… More
Well hello again, dear blog. These past few months have been of discovery and exploration and learning, and I have some very big news that you probably already knew: plans fail. This week is midsemester break, and I set off for New Zealand to trek through… More
On any given day here in Rome, I will walk at least 15,000 steps. To those born and raised in cities, or who attend colleges that take up entire cities themselves, this may not seem like much. But for me, someone who lives in a town where nothing is… More