I’d like to start this blog post off by apologizing to any readers. I have not blogged since October on account of a few very busy months and my incredible procrastination skills. Here is a …
academic year
The Adventure Begins
Well, I almost can’t believe it, but here I am sitting in the living room of what will be my apartment for the next 12 months in the beautiful neighborhood of Recoleta in Buenos Aires, …
Welcome to MUSC!
Dear Reader, One big difference between studying abroad for a year and a half-year is how you choose to spend your time. With only a half-year, time is typically spent traveling. I experienced this myself …
Ready for Lift Off
I’m leaving India tomorrow. In a way I’ve been thinking about this day since before I left, maybe since the day I decided I would spend a year here. When I think about the moment …
Introducing Irina – Aix-en-Provence, France
Quote of the Day: “To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.” – The Secret …
Reflections on a Year
Here it is, one year later. 372 days ago, I boarded the plane: destination Buenos Aires. I can’t believe it. My first semester was extremely challenging. With an unbridled idealism, I expected myself to be …
Birthday Madness!
This past week has been pretty hectic at my house. On Saturday we had a huge birthday party for my two ‘cousins’, Ariana and Nicolas. So all week they have been over at the house …
Lunar New Year
Korea doesn’t celebrate New Year like in the states. I remember on January 1st when the clock stroked midnight, my friends and I were screaming, while the Korean people walked and did whatever they were …
Bolivia: Tupiza Tour
After getting our group together and recovering briefly in Villazón, we took a bus to Tupiza, a town further north. We were hoping to get to Uyuni, and a town yet further north, where we …
Bolivia: Getting There
The trip started off as quite the adventure, to say the least. My friend Emma had invited me to accompany her and her friends on a trip to Bolivia to celebrate the end of classes …