3/24/2015 Yesterday, I was asked to write a post about a typical day in my life studying abroad. This sounded like a great idea, but soon I realized that there really aren’t any typical days …
Spring 2015
A Different Me
I envy those that can find themselves through a simple Google search of their name. I can only imagine the pure egotistical joy I would feel if somehow I vaulted to the top of the …
The Land of Smiles After All
So I’ve had several technological difficulties since living in Thailand: my phone, iPad, and MacBook all have broken…but have no fear because all of those problems have been solved and replaced with good karma. Last …
Babies on Motorbikes
After being in Bangkok for over a little more than 2 months, I have become accustomed to the things that surprised me so much when I had first arrived. It’s amazing how fast the culture …
Trabajo Semenal
3/16-3/22: 1. After three months of living here I was FINALLY mistaken by a charity worker to be a sevillano 2. All the kids are done with school at / around 2 which is why …
A Real Irish St. Patrick’s Day
Starting last Friday, tourists from all over (but mostly America, if we’re being honest) have been flowing into Galway. Streets that are typically pretty deserted suddenly became so packed that I had to push my …
The “Typical” American?
A student in my Australian Literature and Film class said that he refused to see Australian films “on principle”. When the professor asked who in the class purposefully avoided reading Australian books and seeing Australian …
A Day in the Life
When universities talk about study abroad or students show their travel experiences on Facebook, one always sees the amazing sights, the incredible trips, and expensive meals that they experience. While these things are truly AMAZING …
Slacking: A Way of Life
A few weeks (and 4,600 miles) ago, I was packing my two suitcases to come to Chile for three months. Back in those days, I used to have to wear at least five layers of …
Habibi and more about Morocco
My friend Liz and I went on the We Love Spain Morocco Fantasy Weekend this past weekend (3/13-3-15). We had a great time playing with monkeys, riding camels, and experiencing all that is morocco. First …