- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
The Marvelous Hues of Life Abroad: A Reflection on the Greatest Month of My Life 06/28/16
The ground suddenly jerks below me. We have definitely hit American ground. It’s more nerve-wracking than I expected it would be. It takes everything I have to open up the shutter next to me. I see visions of deep gray and moody. Yep, this is definitely Chicago. Don’t get me wrong, I love my country. […]
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- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
From Paderno to Paris: How Culture Shock Follows You Everywhere 06/13/16
The ever-so-familiar sound of Italian chatter swarms around me in the train station. After three weeks abroad, these conversations are simply backround noise. I used to be overwhelmed with confusion. I did not understand a word of what people were saying. I would sit in awe at how much I misunderstood. Now, my experiences are […]
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- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
Facing Adversity: What You Actually Learn from Study Abroad 06/02/16
If there’s one lesson to be learned from studying abroad, it’s to never expect anything to go smoothly. EVER. Adjusting to a foreign country simply isn’t enough. There are a variety of obstacles to be thrown in the mix. Whether it’s on or off campus, you are going to encounter barriers and difficulty. Having a positive […]
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- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
How to be a Tourist without Behaving like a Tourist 05/25/16
I get it. It is almost impossible to not stick out as a foreigner when traveling within a different country. Our clothes don’t match, our dialect sounds strange, and our behavior, in general, simply does not line up. Hiding in your dorm room is not the solution to avoiding this reality. You can go out, […]
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- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
“If You Give a Girl a Passport…” – Advice for the First Time International Traveler 05/18/16
Overflowing airports, tedious security systems, strangers running wild for the gate that they should have been at an hour ago – these are just some of the common, unsettling sights of traveling. If flying isn’t nerve wracking enough, then international traveling most definitely is enough to put you over the edge, especially if you’re a […]
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- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
A Summer of Firsts: 5 New Experiences When You Study Abroad 05/06/16
As I stare up at the aged panels of my roommate’s bunk from beneath my striped comforter, it is finally hitting me. Finals are creeping up on me and my lively dorm room will be blank in a matter of a week. If the fact that my freshman year is already over isn’t extremely terrifying […]
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