Last December, I sat in the back of an unfamiliar lecture theater at Belmont University. Hundreds of students representing dozens of different majors filled the room, all sharing one commonality: our absence from Belmont’s campus for the upcoming semester… More
My favorite part of studying abroad here in Chile has been living with a host family. I live with my host mom, Paty, who is so kind and understanding. She’s hosted international students for years now so she’s been great at making me feel welcomed in… More
Time is a concept rarely taken seriously when we’re young because we feel as if we have so much of it. Only when we don’t want something to end does mortality start to make sense and suddenly its all we can think about. Each absence between blog posts… More
As of late, reality has been hitting me like a curve ball I wasn’t prepared for: soon I will be leaving New Zealand. On June 7, the Arcadianz in Wellington gathered together for our farewell dinner, the last time we would all be together. We ate delicious… More
Hi everyone! For the most part, everyone back home is done with finals and starting their summer vacations while I am still a few weeks away before the end of my semester. This post is going to be short (apologies to those who enjoy my long posts – it… More