Only four days into my year abroad and it feels like I’ve been here for weeks. The amount of adjusting I’ve done in the past half a week is surreal, even if it’s a superficial …
housing
Moving in and Exploring Madrid!
This past weekend was the weekend everyone moved into their new pisos (apartments/flats) and left Residencia Galdós. It was a bittersweet feeling because we were just starting to get into a routine at Galdós and …
Josette
I really want to dedicate a whole post to Josette, the woman I am living with while abroad. She has already been playing such a key role in my experience that I want everyone to …
Hospedagem: A Headache turned into a Blessing
One of the most stressful decisions to make when you study abroad is where you will live. Well, i guess that depends on your program because some conveniently pick it for you. However, my program …
At Home in Assi
I had heard there was no real “typical day” for a foreign student in Varanasi, and having been in the city for over a month now I am inclined to agree. Things that should take …
The Hunt Begins (For Apartments and Furry Hats)
Today is my fifth day in Italy, and everything is still new and exciting. We are in the midst of searching for an apartment, and I have one more week to find an apartment that …