I’m writing this post for a few reasons. Mostly, because I get emails every single week with lovely readers asking what they should bring when they study abroad (they’ve usually read this post first). Also, because my little sister, Allie, flies out to South Africa with her best friend (and my second sister), Sam, for [Continue Reading…]
So You’re Abroad. And Homesick. Now What? {Guest Post}
Studying abroad can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will benefit you later in life in so many ways. Although there are many awesome aspects to studying abroad, the experience is no doubt a difficult one. One downside of studying abroad is that many students experience homesickness…being away from home isn’t easy! How to [Continue Reading…]
Go Abroad Like a Pro {Guest Post}
Today I welcome one of my best friends in the whole world, Jess. We hit it off in Spanish class our junior year of high school and have kept in touch ever since…even when Jess moved to Italy to attend The American University of Rome for all four years of college! She has some fantastic tips [Continue Reading…]
Study Abroad: What to Pack & What to Expect from a Well-Traveled Gal
I studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain for five months this year (from January through May). If you’d like to read about my experience, check out my Spain blog. I can remember feeling overwhelmed and anxious about my trip around this time last year, so I decided to impart what wisdom and advice I have to [Continue Reading…]
The Single Most Important Thing
Think of three things that have bothered you today. Easy, right? How about three things you’re thankful for today? Hmm…having trouble? You’re not alone. It’s hard to be thankful…but it’s necessary. I’ve recently picked up a book that I purchased a while back, A Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. Voskamp speaks to the harsh reality [Continue Reading…]
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