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…
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…
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…
5 Activities for 5 Hours in Madrid
Hello from Madrid! After more than a day of international travel, we have finally arrived in our amazing Airbnb in the capital of Spain. Still recovering from the time-change and jet-lag; we decided to only spend a couple of hours…
Nine Reasons Your Abroad Friends Will Be Lifelong
Nine Reasons Why Your Study Abroad Friends Will Be Lifelong You will leave a completely new person after your months abroad. One of the reasons? Incredible friendships. Below are nine reasons why your study abroad friends will no doubt, be…