Sometime over the past month Saint Petersburg became my home. I didn’t realize it until I was strolling down Nevsky Prospect (the main street of Petersburg) today. The sun was shining on my face as …
Spring 2013
Hunting for Hygge
Hygge (hyoo-ge): n. – the Danish term for “cozy”, a state, mood, and ambience of contentedness and relaxation; v. – to make something cozy or give it the feeing of contentedness and relaxation. One of …
New Times
Like in the U.S., immigration is a huge topic of debate in Denmark. Many Danes are not welcoming to foreigners who come to Denmark in search of a safer, more secure environment. Because Danes feel …
#SteveIrwinning
During all of the excitement regarding my housing situation, Orientation Week (O-Week) began at UQ. The campus is just GORGEOUS. It’s all sort of contained in one area that’s centered around a large grassy area …
Meet Brisbane: the great housing search
(Well folks, it’s been more than two months since I arrived in Australia and I still haven’t actually posted something about it. My bad. Sorry for keeping you waiting—here we go!) Australia. The Land Down …
Miti d’Italia.
The past week was long. Between two presentations, a final exam, and worrying about my little sister in Boston, I’ve been feeling a bit stressed and homesick. However, thinking about my family and Madison has …
#YOLO: You Only LAGOS Once!
School started creeping up on me again. I was slipping into the “less studying, more abroad” mindset, when what I needed more than anything was the “more studying, less abroad” mindset. The week began with …
Last Week in India- Part I
I am back in Madison, Wisconsin! The last few days have been crazy, considering that I also made a stop ‘on the way’ in Germany, to meet a friend also studying abroad But finally, …
“I’m really good at sleeping on buses.” Said no one ever.
After six days of absolute craziness with my family and heavy rain forecasted for the night of Easter Sunday, I was ready to crawl into my bed and not come out until classes started again …
Going Greek
For spring break, I opted to swap the ancient ruins of the Roman Empire for the crumbling temples and picturesque beaches of Greece. From the moment my 10 day journey began, I was greeted with …