- Connery
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
An American Abroad: How to Represent American Culture Correctly 12/02/15
In light of the recent terrorist attacks of Paris, I want to make a point on how to be an American abroad without creating tension. This is based on my experience and is more of an opinion. Many people say “If anyone asks, you’re Canadian”, and that you should hide the fact that you’re American. Although it […]
- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
An American Thanksgiving in Italy 12/01/15
Hello world! Today is Thanksgiving! I know that this post won’t go online for another week or so, but I wanted to take a few moments to put into words how thankful I am for this semester in Italy. I have so many things to be thankful for in life, but I’ve been especially blessed […]
- Drew
- The University of Iowa
- 2015 Fall
Why Terrorism Will Not Stop Me From Traveling: A Student’s Reflection on the Paris Attacks 11/30/15
So you’ve heard about these radical terrorist groups, right? The groups responsible for the recent attacks on Paris? The groups that have your friends and family concerned about your safety? The groups that, more than likely, has you reconsidering your future study abroad adventure? You’ve heard about them, right? Now stop. Relax. Take a breath. […]
- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
Survival Italian: Language Basics You Should Know Before Your Trip Abroad 11/30/15
The first thing a lot of people asked me when I told them that I would be spending a semester in Italy was, “Do you speak any Italian?” In fact, I didn’t know any Italian before coming to Italy. However, as soon as I arrived, I wished I had put at least a little bit […]
- Connery
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
How to Travel Like a Champion: Apps to Maximize Your Travels 11/30/15
If it isn’t apparent by now, I’m blogging a lot more on traveling and ways to have a successful traveling experience. That being said, I’ve learned a few things that can help out with traveling in the digital age. While there are so many apps that can help your travels, I’ve narrowed it down to 5 […]
- Phillip
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
A Student’s Assessment of Italian Culture 11/30/15
The History of Italy Something that I can appreciate about Italy is the rich history behind each city. Within each of the major cities, there is a piece of history from a different era of time. Rome has the ancient times, Naples has Sotterranea (underground bomb shelter and aqueduct) used during WWII, Venice has the […]
- Drew
- The University of Iowa
- 2015 Fall
How To Defeat Homesickness While Studying Abroad 11/24/15
So it finally happened. After an entire two months of being abroad, it finally hit me: I was homesick. It almost came out of nowhere. All of a sudden, I was missing my friends, my family, and living in my favorite city in the world, Iowa City. It wasn’t until I snapped out of this […]
- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
The Pros and Cons of Cheap Flights 11/23/15
As a student, large amounts of extra spending money aren’t easy to come by. Consequently, affording personal travel while studying abroad is quite the feat. When we’re making plans to travel on weekends and travel breaks, the ultimate goal is to see as much as possible while spending as little as possible on transportation and accommodations! No […]
- Phillip
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
The Difference Between Northern & Southern Italy 11/23/15
Thinking of tasting amazing new Italian creations? Take a trip to southern Italy. After my time in Naples and talking to a few other travelers I have found that Italian culture varies greatly between the north and the south. When you think of Italy what is the first thing that pops into your head? For […]
- Drew
- The University of Iowa
- 2015 Fall
Why You Should Study Abroad The Summer After Your Freshman Year 11/18/15
So you, the college freshman, just moved to a new city, made new friends, created countless memories, and most importantly, survived your first year in college. Congrats, you made it! But what’s next for you? How about adding studying abroad to your extensive list of new experiences? As I mentioned in a previous blog post, […]
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