Minimalism
Joy in the Simplest of Things. Last week, my boyfriend, Drew, and I were looking at apartments in our new college town. Drew was in need of a new phone as he dropped his phone on the stone floor about…
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Thank You
The vitality of human connections. Everyday for three months, I was surrounded by unfamiliar human beings. Human beings who made me laugh, human beings who added unneeded obstacles to my life, human beings who showed me a different way of…
8 Photos That Will Have You Booking Your Flight to Amsterdam
Thinking about taking a trip to the city where there are more bikes than people? Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands, with it’s 60 miles of canals, over 3,000 houseboats, stroopwafel, Red Light District, world-renowned museums and legal marijuana, often…
Ultimate Guide: Thanksgiving Abroad
For study abroad students, Thanksgiving is usually the first holiday that they will miss away from their home, family, friends and turkey! Since Thanksgiving is only celebrated in the US, follow these six tips for your celebrating your first Turkey…
Ultimate Guide: Hammam Al Andalus (Arab Baths)
Arab Baths: enchanting, historical & rejuvenating. Go back in time during your visit to the Hammam baths in Andalusia with locations in Cordoba, Granada, Madrid and Málaga. Keep reading for everything you need to know before entering the baths. History:…
Ultimate Guide: Hair-Salons in Spain
Happiness is a fresh cut. It is hard putting your hairdo first when you have classes, weekend travel and a brand new culture to experience abroad. For the girls who’s locks are so dead that it takes minutes to brush out and the…
Second-Month Feels
So you’ve been abroad for a month. You’re finally comfortable with the public transportation, you’ve ingested some pretty unique foods and you just realized how fast the last four weeks went. Before you know it, you will be on your flight…
Ultimate Guide to Weekend Travel
11 Useful Tips for Weekend Travel: Immersing yourself in your host countries culture is one of the most influential aspects of studying abroad. Learning the language, meeting the people, visiting the museums and eating the food are just four experiences…
Ultimate Guide to Spanish Slang
If you’ve studied Spanish through a Latin American teacher or textbook like me, you’re most likely not familiar with the Spanish slang words used everyday in Spain. Below is a list of eight slang words/phrases that will help your communication with the…
La Marcha◆Spanish Nightlife
La Marcha Along with the soft-sand beaches, historical monuments and fresh seafood; Málaga’s nightlife is something all ages can enjoy. “La marcha” is the spanish word referring to Spain’s nightlife and the zest and energy the Spaniards have when the…