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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…