education abroad

One of my favorite segments from watching Disney Channel as a kid was “T.T.I- That Time I…” where kids and teens would talk about their once-in-a-lifetime experiences like climbing Mount Everest or cartwheeling across the country. Their stories fascinated me and inspired my curiosity to travel the world, but I never had such an opportunity

After a hectic twenty-four (yes, twenty-four!) hours of travel, I finally arrived in Glasgow, Scotland! It took a little while, with delayed flights, a quick orientation, and a whole lot of sleep deprivation, but I had finally made it. The chill January air and rain greeted me as I walked up to my new home

5 a.m. wake-up calls. Two practices a day. An 18-credit course load. These are just a few elements that begin to illustrate what collegiate athletes pack into a 24-hour day. From the moment my first alarm rings at dawn, every hour of my day as a student-athlete is strategically planned out. Each minute is accounted

I was very hesitant about studying abroad, I have always been a homebody and loved being around my friends and family. We traveled when I was younger, but only to surrounding states. So when my friend asked if I was going to study abroad I was puzzled by the question. I wasn’t sure I was

During my semester abroad, I collected an assortment of souvenirs: keychains, postcards, jewelry, bags – you name it. However, my favorite souvenirs, without question, are the friendships I made while studying abroad. I wouldn’t trade the memories I collected with my two roommates, who felt like my non-biological sisters, for the world.  Our friendship feels

Kia ora koutou! Welcome to my blog post. I’m excited to tell you a bit about my experience abroad and give a few tips when considering traveling to Aotearoa, NZ. My semester abroad began with a family vacation, a day in Auckland, and then a road trip south to Rotorua for a few days until