by lauren gray
I wasn't confident that this was really relevant when it comes to surviving a study abroad session in London, but I think you'll find that in any large city you're in, this will be an issue for you: getting and storing groceries. When you've got … Read on →
A bit late of a post this week, because I've been too tired and cranky. It happens, OK? I mentioned that I just don't function with fewer than 8 hours of sleep, right? Well, Sunday night I got 4 hours, and I've been miserable up until Thursday … Read on →
During our pre-departure informational sessions, a common theme was 'your relationship isn't going to survive this experience,' which was pretty intimidating. It made me question what I wanted out of my study abroad trip, how a relationship would … Read on →
Maybe it turns out I'm a romantic, but pictures of Venice just look so enticing! Where I Went Venice was the last place we traveled on our break week, and despite being told that it just wasn't as glamorous as imagined, I really wanted to … Read on →
Heading to Rome? Pack warm! Luckily I had brought one pair of shorts and a skirt... it was so much warmer in Rome than I was accustomed to! Yet familiar to being in Florida, so comforting. Where I Went It felt a little impossible to choose a … Read on →
Traveling to Paris is definitely an investment, but it's one of those things you just "have to do," you know? There's so much there, I just can't believe you could get bored during your visit. I bought a 2-day Paris Pass for my time there, which … Read on →
Immediately after returning from Belfast (we got home around midnight and had to be on the bus by 8am) a day trip to Stonehenge & Bath was coordinated through my institution. For only £25, it seemed like a pretty good deal! Where I … Read on →
My most nature-connected trip so far has been to Northern Ireland, where I spent 90% of my time outdoors and took over 200 photos. Just two of us went on this trip and I have to say that traveling in pairs has so far been the most enjoyable times … Read on →
For the next six days I'll have some information on the trips I've taken. I'm sure those I've taken recently will be a little more detailed, but in general the best planning tips are in my previous article, Planning Travel During Study … Read on →
Over the past few weeks one thing I've noticed as a reoccurring problem for some of my flatmates is banking.Personally, I just followed the advice our University advisors gave us: open an account with Bank of America. I have a debit account … Read on →