When the topic of sustainability comes up, many people immediately think about recycling. Because sustainability is only about protecting the environment, right?Nope.Sustainability is actually multi-faceted and is concerned with more than just the environment. While planet Earth is extremely important and the main goal of sustainability is to care for it, sustainability is also concerned with Earth's inhabitants and how we sustain ourselves....

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Having the right apps to complement your experience abroad should be high on your list. Whether you are studying abroad or simply traveling, you do not want to be caught in a situation without the right tool. Luckily, in this digital era, as long as you have some type of technology, you will be okay. There are an abundance of apps that have...

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Studying abroad isn’t all beaches and planes and alcoholic drinks for those under 21. There’s more to it than the fun-side you will see posted all over social media. When you go abroad as a student, you have to realize that yes, you will be taking classes. The only exception to this is if you decided to do a  spring, winter, or summer...

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Before I decided to study abroad in Italy, Urbino was a city that never came up in a conversation. Anytime I heard or spoke about Italy, the most popular cities were defaulted to: Florence, Rome, Naples (or the general Amalfi Coast), or Milan. It’s unbelievable that I did not hear about many of the other cool cities Italy has to offer. Obviously that’s...

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Whenever I go abroad, I enjoy the little details about the country I visit. Each country has their unique aspects and cultural traditions, and I love experiencing them. For instance, doner in Germany makes my heart (and stomach) swoon. While you can find kebabs in many places, Germany’s is distinctly different, and I dream about getting it whenever I can. Now that I’m...

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The City of Love—Paris, Parigi, París. Who would’ve known how quickly I would fall in love with the city? To be honest, I didn’t even think I would like the city. Prior to going, I’d been warned about the rude people, the overcrowded streets and tourist traps, and how the city was simply “overrated.” These warnings made convincing me to buy a ticket really...

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Last weekend, I traveled to Venice and Verona with some of my friends (Grace, Katlyn, and Kennedy). Before I went, I had no idea what to expect. It’s kind of funny in hindsight, but I’ve never really thought much about Venice. Gondolas—what are those? Colorful, seaside homes—okayyyy. But once I went, I fell in love with the city. It’s so vibrant, colorful, and...

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