The sunset on my New Zealand experience has faded to dim lights in the distance. The lights on my new house in Madison shine brightly on my first night. This post has taken me forever …
Academic Year 2011-2012
Leaving on a Jet Plane
So here we are at the end. Here I am at the end. What am I suppose to say about that? I cannot believe that I have been in New Zealand for a year and …
Oh, the Places You’ll Go
It only seems fitting that my favorite childhood author would provide the words that encapsulate my first true adventure as an adult. I know Theodor Seuss Geisel didn’t have my study abroad experience in mind …
Made in Japan: Hello Spring! ハロー春！
平成二十四年五月十九日 05/19/2012 Spring break has ended and we are about a month into classes. It confuses me to see friends so excited about the end of the semester when I am just starting mine. It …
The Unwanted Finish Line in Sight
It was exactly a year ago to the day that I finished my last final and put the finishing touches on my sophomore year of college. Finally finishing another year of school is one of …
A Girls Weekend Out In New Zealand
Back to school….AWESOME! But before we really started getting into the swing of things, five of us girls decided to have a last hoo-rah. Our decision: camping, white-water rafting, and skydiving. I think we chose …
The Awesome is in the Normalcy
Have you ever noticed how time truly FLIES?? It is truly incredible. Last time I checked in was the first weekend before semester started and I’m already halfway through the semester. We just had our …
Spanish Siesta
I apologize in advance if this post comes off as a little scattered and rushed. It’s a pretty wild and hectic time for me right now in the capital. Earlier this week I finally was …
Scottish Socks & Dutch Canals
It’s coming up on seven months since I landed in London, and I honestly can’t figure out where the time has gone. Looking at the calendar and seeing the word “April” is more terrifying to …
Kyoto: An Adventure to the Past (京都：過去への大冒険)
平成二十四年四月五日 4/5/2012 I meant to write this article a long time ago, but I’ve been occupied with tutoring, celebrations, watching important movies……Japanese dramas, and my parents came to visit this past week. My trip around …