Dealing with Summit Fever
Posted September 6, 2019
It was gusting 30 knots (34 mph, 55.6 kph) and we were standing there on a totally exposed set of stairs leading straight up. Stairs...Category: Culture
Adult Life: Just Cooking and Cars
Posted August 26, 2019
What type of car insurance do I buy? How long do I cook chicken breast for? Is it okay to keep eggs in the...
One Last Week
Posted August 26, 2019
At the beginning of the summer, I really wanted to travel around Europe. I figured, since I was already on the continent, I might...
History through Art: The East Side Gallery
Posted August 26, 2019
On my last Saturday, I took a trip to East Side Gallery to see all of the amazing wall art on pieces of the...
Reflecting on my Study Abroad Experience
Posted August 22, 2019
It’s currently August 9th, and I leave for home in less than 2 weeks! As the final days of my program come to a...
Food, Food, and More Food in Costa Rica!
Posted August 22, 2019
In Costa Rica, food signifies so much more than a meal to satisfy hunger – it’s about love and care between people, a way...
Expect the Unexpected!
Posted August 22, 2019
No matter how much homework and research I did before leaving for my summer program, nothing could have prepared me for the unexpected situations...
Frida Kahlo, My Love
Posted August 22, 2019
I stared up into the blue walls of my surroundings, my heart beating with excitement. The aesthetics of La Casa Azul flooded into my...
Traveling Tips While Abroad
Posted August 22, 2019
Even before arriving in-country for my summer program, I knew that costs would add up the more I went out and traveled. However, I...
Favorite Costa Rica Excursions
Posted August 22, 2019
Every weekend, my group is free to travel and go on excursions – if necessary, we are even allowed to take Fridays off. We’ve...