pre departure

As you get ready to pack your bags and head out on your study abroad adventure, here are some fun and quirky ways to prepare for your travels. 1. Read…

1. You have a lot more free time than you’re probably used to in college. Instead of the usual loads of homework and studying that you normally would have during…

1. Live in the moment. One of the most important things to remember while enjoying your time abroad is to live in the moment. Forget FOMO… Your friends from home will…

So, you’re studying abroad and it’s a few weeks before you embark on the journey of a lifetime! You’re filled with a mix of emotions: excitement, curiosity, and disbelief that…

21 days until I leave for the adventure of, quite possibly, my lifetime. Sounds exciting, right? It is, but there are also so many pre-departure emotions that I am feeling…

We live in a culture that is saturated with stuff. Constant advertisements remind us of what we’re lacking, and most people would rather blow a paycheck on this month’s most…

Well you guys, I did it! 49 pounds! After stressing about exceeding the 50 pound suitcase weight limit, I guess you can say the “suitcase struggle” turned into the “suitcase…

It is completely normal to feel a mix of excited and anxious before studying abroad. There is so much to look forward to, but there are also a lot of…

I cannot tell you how many times I have packed four too many dresses or three too many outfits; I can’t help but err on the side of safety. If…

So you are planning on going to Ireland? Great! I loved my time there. However, some things I brought just stayed in my closet the entire time and took up…