On Thursday, we had our last class with Mark and each of us got to share our favorite memories of the trip! It was really fun reliving memories with everyone and we all went over …
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Countdown
Lately, when my friends and I go out into the city at night we carry pitchforks and torches. Our feet pound in rhythm over bridges and cobblestone squares as the crowds part for us or …
The Bucketed List
This blog post is dedicated to the things I’ve done during my travels in America del Sur. A lot of times, we talk about what we’re going to do in the future: all the places …
Be in my eyes, Be in my heart
Blah. I don’t have a fancy introduction for you this time. I don’t even have a long drawn out blog for you today. What I do have for you are a few reflections (for the …
A New Perspective
Having been back in the U.S. for over two weeks now, I have completely readjusted to life in my home country. However, the effects of my study abroad experience will not be forgotten. My time …
From NZ to WI
Dear Reader, What does coming home after one year abroad feel like? Well, there’s a quote from the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button that I think sums it up perfectly… “It’s a funny …
Home Sweet Home
I have now been back in the States for two months. Following the end of my semester at Santa Reparata in late April, I backpacked through Morocco, Spain, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany …
El Final
¡Buenas! This is going to be my last blog post, thanks for reading. I’m back! Back to work, back with my family, and back in Wisconsin. I only had one minor case of culture shock, …
Back in the USA and back to Routines
The past six months have flown by, and my time in Brazil has already ended. It was such a wonderful experience where I learned and grew a lot. Life in Brazil is quite different than …
Last Moments
I had so much fun in Korea. It’s sad that I am back at home. Of course, while I was in Korea I couldn’t wait to come home but now I miss Korea and all …