So you’ve arrived at your study abroad destination. Awesome! But before you can enjoy the country you’re in, you need to adjust to your new environment first. First things first, before you get on the plane make sure you have the right electrical adapters… More
It has been a total of 10 weeks since I have arrived in Ireland. Unfortunately, I have already experienced the most dreaded part of coming abroad: homesickness. But, there are some things I have found have helped me cope with this new challenge. Say… More
Well this is it, Study Abroad. The experience that walks a balance beam between my education and the vacation of a lifetime. The overarching challenge of the adventure is finding a way to balance fun and responsibilities at the same time. It seemed like… More
Of all the places I’ve been to in Ireland, I think my favorite place is Howth, which is a peninsula that has tons of trails, all of which can be accessed by riding the DART train for 30 minutes from Dublin’s city center. The trails in Howth, nestled… More
When I first received the news that I could spend a semester abroad, I was absolutely overjoyed: After all, what young, twenty-something doesn’t love the idea of spending close to six months in a brand-new place? However, as a queer, female-presenting… More