Land of migrants
Posted August 24, 2018
More than 3,000 migrants die every year in the Mediterranean Sea. Among those who survive, most are sent right back home and never manage...Tag: Study Abroad
A harsh lesson for humanity
Posted August 24, 2018
A man jumps from one slab to another; groups of loud kids play hide-and-seek; a girl takes a photo of her friend striking an...
Berlin the "poor, but sexy"
Posted August 24, 2018
“Darf ich hier sitzen?” (May I sit here?), I ask a young couple chilling on a wooden bench. They pay no attention to me....
Not too far from home
Posted August 24, 2018
From an altitude of 10 Km, on my way back home from Copenhagen, the Alps look as stunning as always. I have been blessed...
New Places, New Adventures, New Feelings
Posted July 23, 2018
It’s time for a recap of week 3 and 4! For starters, I’ll give an update on the academics. My disappointment has settled in...
A New Adventure Awaits
Posted June 28, 2018
I have been waiting for this moment since the day I applied for the program. Since then, my anticipation to begin a new chapter...
Pre-Departure Post
Posted June 27, 2018
As I write, I am above the Atlantic Ocean. The sky is darkening and we are entering evening. My first stop is Reykjavik,...
Getting Ready
Posted June 27, 2018
It is my day of departure for Mexico City and the excitement has kept me up all night. Sleep deprived but ready to welcome...
It’s Time!
Posted June 25, 2018
In less than 2 hours, I will be on my way to O’Hare International Airport to catch my 7AM flight to Mexico City. To...
My "Post-Grad" Plans
Posted June 22, 2018
Hello! My name is Jena DiFiore and I just submitted my last final at Northwestern. I’m extremely nervous and excited to walk across the...