Olivia Keavey
Madrid Hostel Fiasco
How a stressful hostel experience in Madrid turned into a funny learning experience about travelling in other countries.
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Madrid Hostel Fiasco
How a stressful hostel experience in Madrid turned into a funny learning experience about travelling in other countries.
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Coming Home to my Airbnb. This was a pivotal point in my abroad experience because it showed me the importance of being able to adapt to situations,
ListenWhen I became a Crier
When I realized how much my family had an impact on me, I never knew that I was capable of such strong emotions. I wanted to share this story so that people that study abroad know that it is okay to let yourself feel sad sometimes. I now realize that this is all part of the process and that if you don’t let yourself experience these emotions, you can never grow emotionally and personally.
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Hiking Mount Batur
This was a unique experience that I had hiking up a volcano in absolute darkness in Bali until we reached the summit for sunrise. I was proud of this accomplishment and saw it as both a symbolic experience and a constant humbling reminder. It taught me to stay in the moment, appreciate nature’s beauty and reminded me of the importance of getting out of my comfort zone to grow.
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A story about the time I ended up crossing the militarized border between Israel and Palestine to attend a music festival.
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WhitSunday Island Trip
In this brief story I will give an overview of the spring break trip I took to the WhitSunday Islands in Australia. The trip was filled with interactions with locals and one in a lifetime experiences on the water.
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Pickpocket vs. Tourist
My story about a time I had the chance to prevent someone from being pick-pocketed in Barcelona.
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Losing My Phone
I was in full-blown panic mode and ended up calling the police which makes no sense. By the end, the person was planning on returning my phone the whole time, which I reacted to the situation as if I was dealing with a thief. But in reality, this man was trying to help me the whole time. It made me reflect on the danish culture and how trusting the community in their culture can be.
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The Skin Battle
Because it is important to show others who are suffering from issues (internal or external) while abroad that they are not alone. Pushing through these issues will lead to empowerment and strength.
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