An Open Mind and an Open Heart: My Semester in Seoul
If you spend enough time on the internet, you’ve probably heard Gen Z use the phrase “be open-minded” in ways that have absolutely nothing…
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Learning Beyond the Classroom: Two Weeks in Japan
This summer, I had the opportunity to spend two weeks traveling through Japan as part of Chapman University’s Politics of Space and Place in…
Living La Dolce Vita: My Semester in Florence, Italy
One thing college has taught me is that personal growth and confidence come from embracing the opportunities that might scare you. As a very…
Dealing with FOMO while abroad
If you have FOMO, or the fear of missing out, this post is for you. The entire summer leading up to my semester…
Studying Abroad Again
I was expecting that my second semester abroad would be like my first. The same thrill, nervousness, and constant feeling of pushing myself past…
The Ultimate Madrid Survival Guide
After living in Madrid for both Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters, my whole junior year at Chapman, it quickly became one of my…
Love for London, Passion for Paris, Memories from Madrid, Motivation from Málaga
I am only an undergraduate student at Chapman once with opportunities available to me only now. I might not have another break in my…
I Walked Into Morgan Stanley as a Student and Left Feeling Like a Future Professional
Picture this: it’s 8:00 a.m. on a Tuesday, you’re standing in the lobby of Morgan Stanley in Midtown Manhattan, and a portfolio manager is…
A Once in a Lifetime Chapter: My Rome Experience
When deciding to Study Abroad I was embarking on a whole new experience like I never have before. In the past I have traveled…
Stumbling Upon Purpose
From a frigid winter wind to the blooming pink sakuras, my spring 2025 study abroad trip was nothing short of fleeting. From exploring the…
Growing Into the Person I Want to Become: My Semester in Sydney
The moment it hit me that I was really living in Australia wasn’t when my plane landed or when I saw the Sydney Opera…
G'Day From Down Under
Life has a funny way of working things out. I was planning on studying abroad in Rome, but instead, I found myself heading halfway around…