Studying overseas is generally depicted as an adventure of a lifetime, an ongoing party (with some studying on the side), and what will undoubtedly be one of the greatest experiences of one’s life. I am not going to attempt to dispute these perceptions, because frankly, I believe them to be true. However, what is often … Continue reading An introvert’s survival guide to study abroad – by Elana Medlicott
The other week I was asked to give some advice to incoming students about studying abroad in London. It’s bizarre to think I’ve been here for an entire semester, and yet, I feel like I only just arrived. At the moment, I’m in an awkward limbo between feeling like a tourist in this city, and … Continue reading Lessons from London – by Miriam Frances Jaffe
A year abroad in the south of France is not complete without frequent visits to Nice. And three visits in three months does it nicely, even if the second was only a brief stop on the way to Monaco, a mere stepping stone if you will. If it weren’t for the fact that I’ve lived … Continue reading A weekend away – by Zac Turner
I struggled a lot this week thinking about what to write. I have a lot of ideas running around in my head, but nothing seemed good enough. I tried writing something about the election after it happened, but I couldn’t properly express my feelings about it (and being abroad gives the whole situation a … Continue reading An American in Paris – by Miriam
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