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pre-departure post

The wait is (almost) over

Posted on February 12, 2018

Two months at home with nothing to do sounds glamorous, until you realize a semester in Argentina awaits Hello to all of the lovely human beings that are choosing to take time out of their …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Aly Niehans, Returned Student, Spring 2018Tagged Aly Niehans, Argentina, getting ready, packing, pre-departure post

Packing up my Bag of Emotions and Heading Out

Posted on January 26, 2018

I’ve never felt super materialistic, but now, packing up what I use on a daily basis and need to live comfortably, I feel like I own so much. I’ve always considered myself a person who …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Emilie Burditt, Returned Student, Spring 2018Tagged Emilie Burditt, packing, pre-departure post, saying goodbye1 Comment

I Don’t Know Much About Adventures

Posted on January 25, 2018

“Now look, your grace,” said Sancho, “what you see over there aren’t giants, but windmills, and what seems to be arms are just their sails, that go around in the wind and turn the millstone.” …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Lorelei Caylor, Returned Student, Spring 2018Tagged Internship, Lorelei Caylor, pre-departure post, windmills and giants2 Comments

Florence, Here I Come…

Posted on January 16, 2018

It’s crazy to think that after months of researching, planning and prepping, the time has finally come for me to study abroad! In just a few short days I’ll be embarking on what I hear …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Italy, Madeline Salata, Returned Student, Spring 2018Tagged goals, Italy, Madeline Salata, pre-departure post1 Comment

EN UGE

Posted on January 5, 2018

|ONE WEEK| While being at home during winter break, I have had a chance to reflect upon how thankful I am for my family, friends, AND SO MUCH MORE.  The holiday season is about gratefulness, …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Arika Feils, Denmark, Europe, Returned Student, Spring 2018Tagged Arika Feils, Denmark, Homestay, pre-departure post, STEM study abroad

From Wisconsin to Wales

Posted on December 27, 2017

In less than a month, I will be exposed to the country of Wales: a new place, a different culture, and a new lifestyle of independence and adventure. I will leave the land of cows, …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Leah Kersten, Returned Student, Spring 2018, WalesTagged Leah Kersten, packing, pre-departure post, Wales

Blog-na

Posted on January 7, 2013

I fly off to Bologna in one week (January 13th)! Here is my list of things to do in these seven short days: –          Pack (I’ve been using helpful sites like this: http://herpackinglist.com/2011/08/ultimate-packing-list-italy/ to make …

Posted in Europe, Grace O'Meara, Italy, Returned Student, Spring 2013Tagged Bologna, English, Grace O'Meara, International Academic Programs, Italian, Italy, pre-departure post, study abroad, UW-madison

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