My Favorite New Zealand Adventures
Posted January 2, 2020
Before going, everyone told me New Zealand is the land of adventure. After studying abroad there, I can confirm that this is, in fact,...Category: Trips & Excursions
A Weekend in Two Continents
Posted December 6, 2019
A photo essay Celebrated my 21st birthday by traveling for six hours. This is me eating my birthday cake outside the Florence Airport because...
The North Island–Must Dos and Must Don’ts
Posted December 2, 2019
University of Otago is located in the ever-magical, outdoorsy, grand South Island of New Zealand. Because of the scenery from the southern alps to...
So…let’s talk about money
Posted November 18, 2019
I don’t even want to say how much I’ve spent in these past two months. It’s…a lot of money. And since I’m studying in...
What I Learned About Traveling in Europe
Posted November 4, 2019
Europe is unbelievably small, especially for someone who’s traveled to most of the Midwest by car. I’ve taken two road trips from Chicago down...
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...
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...
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...