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Alone in Seoul: Becoming Independent

Written By: Kiana Staples, WCAS ’22 As a first-generation low-income student who had never left the United States before, I was nervous to study...
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Who, What, Wear: Fashion in the South of France

When you look up “French fashion”, what you’ll often find is aimed at American tourists visiting Paris, looking to fit in and avoid being...
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The Importance of Immigrants in Berlin

As a student that primarily studies immigration, immigrants, and themes of belonging while at Northwestern, studying abroad in Berlin has offered me a unique...
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12 Habits of Highly-Effective Weekenders

Two of my favorite things I’ve discovered while studying abroad in Europe are:1. There is a robust public transit system throughout most of Europe.and:2....
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Day in the Life as a Study Abroad Student in Arles

Studying abroad is one of the most exciting and memorable things you can do in your collegiate career, and has been one of the...
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A True Immersion into German

Though I have experience with learning a language, namely Portuguese, I have very little experience with learning a new language that is dissimilar to...
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Wilkommen in Berlin!

Upon arrival to the Berlin Brandenburg Airport, I had to shed my sweater as we had arrived in Berlin on perhaps the warmest days...
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Arles Pride!

  During my very first weekend in Arles, my friends and I had the absolute privilege of attending the second-annual Arles Pride Parade! I...
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Mount Zalagh: A Man, Sheep, and Meloui

My friends and I decided to go hike Mount Zalagh. We wanted to end our second to last evening in Morocco taking in the...
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Sand, Camels, and Bliss

As I rode on a camel in the Sahara Desert and took in the serene view, I was overwhelmed by the desert’s beauty. The...
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