- Jessica
- West Virginia University
- 2013 Fall
A Life Changing Trip 12/16/13
Before I wrote my last blog about my experience in Italy I wanted to have a waiting period. I wanted to live a few days back in the United States to see if what I experienced was life changing or just a really long trip. After a few days of reflecting I decided it was […]
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- Jessica
- West Virginia University
- 2013 Fall
5 things I learned while studying abroad 12/03/13
After three months of living in Italy and traveling around Europe, I have become accustomed to a new lifestyle. Through my experiences I have been able to see that normal only exists in our own mind because everywhere in the world is different. These differences I have found to be beautiful, frustrating, and teaching. 1. […]
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- Jessica
- West Virginia University
- 2013 Fall
A sight, an adventure, and a newfound love 11/22/13
This past week I traveled to three new countries, and during that time I fell in love. During my week I went to Croatia, Turkey and Greece. Croatia brought beauty, Greece gave me excitement, and Turkey enchanted me. For this week, I chose to travel by cruise ship. It made for a stress free week. It […]
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- Jessica
- West Virginia University
- 2013 Fall
San Gimignano: Authentic Italy 11/18/13
On a normal weekend here I was able to escape reality and enter Italy. This was the Italy that you see in movies, as cliche as that sounds. It was the Italy where no modern concepts on life have interfered, it was simple and it was beautiful. I found this Italian oasis in San Gimignano, […]
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- Jessica
- West Virginia University
- 2013 Fall
The Nightmare on Vegetarian Street 11/12/13
I always believed I was quite the carnivore, but then again I never ate a meal in Dublin, Ireland. It was around dinner time, and my stomach began to make its grumbling calls for a meal. As we searched for a restaurant we all agreed the best first meal in Ireland would be at a […]
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- Jessica
- West Virginia University
- 2013 Fall
The telling flag 11/12/13
One detail defined a city; it embodied everything that Barcelona entails. As I emerged from the underground metro, I found myself among cream apartment buildings and street vendors with the arrays of colorful flowers. It was one small detail that caught my eye in the midst of the vibrant city. Once I noticed it, I […]
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- Jessica
- West Virginia University
- 2013 Fall
Oktoberfest Culture 10/07/13
There is no feeling quite like crossing out a line on my bucket list. It means the days of letting my mind wander are done, and there’s no need to google any more pictures. It happened, and I must say Oktoberfest was much more than I could have ever imagined. My bucket list consists mainly […]
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- Jessica
- West Virginia University
- 2013 Fall
A Cruel Teacher 09/30/13
Before embarking on the first weekend of traveling in Italy, I envisioned myself illustrating to readers about a relaxing weekend, soaking in all that Florence has to offer. I would like to tell you about how I woke up without a care, and went to bed without a woe. Yet I don’t feel like being […]
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- Jessica
- West Virginia University
- 2013 Fall
Wanderlust souls 09/30/13
It takes a certain type of person to drop everything they have become accustomed to, leaving behind the contentment of known friendships, and the warm feeling of home, to journey into the unfamiliar. To me, I find this process alluring and stimulating, and I have found 85 wanderlust spirits who have the same feelings that […]
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- Jessica
- West Virginia University
- 2013 Fall
An Italian secret 09/25/13
“I am spending my semester in Italy.” Words I have said one too many times. Time after time, I would explain to people my choice, then a conversation of people’s expectations and perceptions would soon follow. The most common statement goes along the lines of how every meal I consume would consist of pizza hand […]
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