It has been nearly two weeks now since I landed back in the States. I haven't been able to find the words or the motivation to sit down and reflect on everything that happened. It all happened so fast. The night before I was sharing celebratory drinks alongside my best abroad friends, celebrating D's 21st... Continue Reading →
A Weekend in Stockholm
Following long study tour, a few of my friends from my core course and LLC decided to travel to Stockholm, Sweden for the weekend! Don't get me wrong, this weekend was so much fun, but after traveling non-stop all week for long study tour- I almost had wished we did not travel this weekend. I... Continue Reading →
Long Study Tour: Finland & Estonia
Hi blog, It's been a minute. It is getting to that point in the semester where I've really been fighting to stay motivated. After a whole week of traveling (which obviously is a dream), I can definitely say it really tires you out. I've spent the past week taking some much needed time for some... Continue Reading →
Why an LLC?
When applying to DIS, I was overwhelmed with all of the different housing choices they had to offer. Many of my friends who have gone abroad had been required to stay in a homestay/ did not have an array of housing options to choose from. A majority of my friends had stayed in home stays-... Continue Reading →
A Week of Travel: Core Course Week & LLC Retreat
The past week I've been so busy that my mom texted me and asked me if I was alive (sorry mom). I have spent the past week on a retreat with my LLC and with my core course for core course week! I've really gotten to explore Denmark outside of Copenhagen and now I know... Continue Reading →
To Pack: Copenhagen
I found that when it came to packing for 4 months abroad, it seems impossible to fit your whole life in just a few bags. I also couldn't seem to really find any study abroad packing lists that seemed realistic for me. It has been a few weeks since I've left the States and I... Continue Reading →
A Jam Packed Week: My Host Family, a Sauna, & Adventures
I thought that last week was pretty busy, but boy was I wrong! Since I've last written, I've had the pleasure of taking quite a few day trips, finished my first official week of classes, met my visiting host family, and went to a sauna!?! Let me explain... Last Saturday, my roommate Maggie and I... Continue Reading →
Pre-departure
It hasn't really hit me yet that I will be leaving the country for the first time in just four days. In four short days, I will be trecking through JFK airport, passport in hand, over-stuffed backpack hanging from my shoulders and my bright orange carry on suitcase dragging behind me. I'm used to starting... Continue Reading →

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