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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I have recently gotten into creating videos, i.e. vlogging, about my time in Italy. I made a video awhile ago, but after that, I simply accumulated videos without actually making a video. This past weekend I changed that! I’ve made about five videos so far, and I…am…hooked. Heres the first one I made about my time in Berlin! (If you can’t watch the...
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How Colorblindness Contributes to the Post-Racial Conversation
Race relations in America has always been a hot topic. Whether the conversation has been about slavery, segregation, integration, white supremacy, privilege, or affirmative action, Americans have either been on the side of injustice or the side of justice. When surveyed by CBS News, eight in ten Americans said that there has been real progress in eliminating racial discrimination; however, views changed when...
This past weekend was amazing. Not only did I meet people from all around Europe (and more), I practiced my Italian, finished one of my books, and found a few bars and cafes here in Urbino that I feel at least one will become my "spot”—take that as you will. I feel as if my time here is going by slowly, but also...
We’ve all been there: you’re finally arrived at the airport with a carry-on, a bag for check-in, and a personal item. Everything is all packed and secured. Walking up to the check-in counter, you have your ID or passport ready. When you go to put your check-in bag on the scale, you’re confident (or blissfully unaware) that your bag is below the maximum...
Traveling abroad is a beautiful luxury that not everyone is able to afford. We're told that there is nothing better than hopping on a plane, a train, a boat, or in a car and just...going. But how can we do that when traveling is getting significantly more expensive? The idea sounds good, but it's not very realistic when of us are in debt...
So, I have been in Urbino for four days so far. It seems like life goes slowly over here. Maybe that's because the timezone is different, or maybe it's just the Italian lifestyle. Our classes have not started just yet, so maybe once they do, time will go a bit faster. Regardless of what it is, I like it. It forces you to...
