Before my departure for South Africa, I had many ideas swirling in my head of my intentions, plans, and experiences abroad. In the US, the hustle and bustle of a…
is studying abroad with AIFS in South Africa , and previously studied abroad in Ireland.
Before my departure for South Africa, I had many ideas swirling in my head of my intentions, plans, and experiences abroad. In the US, the hustle and bustle of a…
In regards to my decision to study abroad, both Americans and South Africans have asked me countless times, “But, why South Africa?” My response is equally inquisitive: “Why not?” When…
On the eve of my departure for Stellenbosch, South Africa, there was apprehension and tons of introspection. Having studied abroad last fall in Limerick, Ireland, I am a bit more…
Section of the Berlin Wall that read, “Time isn’t passing. It’s you passing.” I leave Europe in 10 days. The time has flown, as it always does when you’re…
Making memories and friends in the Ring of Kerry My time abroad is already halfway finished. It feels like just yesterday I was counting down the months and days until…
Here I sit trying to write my first paper as a study abroad student. I’ve already refreshed my Facebook feed countless times, scrolled through endless pictures on Pinterest, started planning…
I’ve been abroad for almost four weeks. It’s been a crazy, fun, scary, exciting, and a learning experience. Among the lessons I’ve learned, by far the most important is to…
When I found out I was accepted into the AIFS program to Limerick, Ireland, I was beyond excited. When I found out how many bags I could bring with me,…