Trouble on the Trip Home
This is a story about a time when I was very nearly mugged returning back to Barcelona from a trip to Switzerland. It taught me that while it is a good thing to feel comfortable wherever you are living, it is also important to be cautious.
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Holiday’s in the Czech Republic
How Dita, my “Czech Buddy,” completely changed my study abroad experience.
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Pizza on the Øresund Strait
This is the story of when I met my Danish “visiting host family” for the first time.
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Home Away from Home
How signing up for a visiting host family immersed me in the culture, gave me the perfect balance between independence and a supporting environment, and gave me a second family I never knew I needed. Christmas edition!
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Families Colliding
When my family from home and my Barcelona host mom, Rosa, had dinner, I became the translator. I knew the conversations that night would depend on my ability to help everyone communicate. This was a pivotal night of my abroad experience as it was rewarding but also demonstrated cultures colliding.
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Lessons in Taxi Rides
Travel can take unexpected turns, but having genuine conversations with locals who want to share their stories with you isn’t a bad Plan B.
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Speaking Greek To Me”
In all of the places I’ve lived, I’ve never experienced a language barrier this severe and it put into perspective how English really dominates most countries.
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Lost in China
This was a very pivotal part of my abroad journey as it was the first time I and a group of my friends were alone, without our professors, and got lost in the middle of China. This experience allowed me to become more comfortable navigating a foreign country and gave me the confidence to explore unknown cities and areas for the rest of my trip.
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A Trip I will Never Forget: Riga, Latvia
My trip to Latvia has allowed me to connect to my past and to get a little taste of the Latvian culture. After visiting, I have a much stronger bond and connection with Latvian heritage and culture.
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Cliff Jumping in Wales
I decided to get out of my comfort zone and go on an adventure in Wales without my friends. I went coasteering, which involved climbing a cliff face and swimming through caves in the water. I also overcame my fear of heights and jumped from a 40 foot cliff. It was a truly once in a lifetime experience.
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