I’m sitting in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, with my Starbucks coffee and the sandwich and chips that I packed (OK, that my mom packed), and for what feels like the first time in a month …
Czech Republic
Halfway there
After 4 weeks in Prague, things got really difficult. Not difficult because I was homesick or no longer wanted to be in Europe. It was really hard to say goodbye to 80+ friends I made …
Hallstatt, Austria
During the end of June I went on a small weekend trip to Hallstatt, Austria. This location was really something special for me to see because this small mountain town has a view that has …
Paris, France
The one and only. A city I’ve been looking forward to visiting since middle school when I studied the language. It was my first European-love of a city. My roommate (from Prague) and I arrived …
Berlin, Germany
Recently I was able to travel to Berlin with my entire program. This is what CIEE calls an “ICE” weekend, or inter-cultural exchange. Around 70 of us hopped on a bus and took a 5 …
Český Krumlov
I went to a magical place last weekend. Not real magic but sights and stories that left me in awe the entire time. Located in the Southern Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, Český Krumlov …
Zborovská
What a cute apartment. What an awesome Czech flat mate (shout out to Bara). What nice roommates (shout out to Ashley and Kendall). What good food. What a nice atmosphere. What amazing views. What fun …
5 DAYS
Only 5 days left of home. 5 days left of being able to understand the language around me. 5 days of being able to eat my favorite American foods. 5 days of being able to …
Reflections
I’m home! And, like I’m sure is common with most students that come back from abroad, I have mixed feelings about it. I mean, I love my family, but everything just feels so different here. …
Wait, it’s Finals Already
This is it! The last post, the last week, the last nights to make memories with the wonderful friends I’ve met here. In the jumbled mix of studying for finals and finishing last minute papers …