Hola! My stay here so far has been great! I am living in a residence hall offered by the university named Residencía Gáldos. I get to stay here for three weeks, or until September 10th. …
Academic Year 2017-2018
Getting Started
Setting up a study abroad trip is not easy. After deciding I wanted to go, I had to track prices for and buy plane tickets, apply for scholarships, submit a VISA application in Chicago (which …
Pre-Departure Feels
As I sit at my gate waiting to board my flight headed for the other side of the world, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions. This isn’t the first time I’ve traveled …
Ramadan Vibes
I have to say, it is an absolute privilege to have experienced Ramadan in a Muslim majority country. Now don’t get me wrong, some aspects of it suck, like when you are wandering around Rabat …
Meknes and Volubilis
The day after meeting the host families, everyone in the Minnesota program goes on a trip to the city of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. If you’re like me and like a bit …
A Month in a Week
A lot has happened since I last posted and I have a lot to tell. This probably should be made into several blog posts, but because of how fast everything has happened it will just …
Study Abroad: Take Two
Well here I am again, on the cusp of my next adventure. At the end of June, I fly back across the Atlantic again to study in Ireland. Even though I will be studying in …
Big Trouble in Packing Little
In my opinion (and the opinion of many people I’ve talked to), one of the worst parts about traveling is packing. You always seem to hear the refrain ‘you’ll need a lot less than you …