College student sharing advice, screw-ups and adventures from around the world.
This semester abroad has fostered an intense amount of personal growth for me. I've become more relaxed, embrace change, and have managed to steer clear of the anxiety and sadness that often creep into my life this time of year. But the biggest source of growth over the past three months has been my independence.... Continue Reading →
Seville's vibrant culture and contagious spirit is not confined to the city limits. It extends outward to the surrounding cities of Andalusia, Spain's most populated autonomous region, with cities that draw travelers from around the world. While Seville is not the most convenient place to fly out of, it is conveniently located a mere 1... Continue Reading →
I vividly remember the first time I ordered tapas in Seville... it was a disaster! The second I laid my eyes on the enormous menu, I felt the stress building. The unfamiliar names, weird portion sizes, and incredibly low prices were all throwing me off. My Spanish knowledge got me through the translation part, but I... Continue Reading →
The first of my many weekend trips was spent with five friends in the one and only Lagos, Portugal! After two weeks of an intensive Spanish class and a two hour final exam on Friday, I practically fell out of my chair and onto the bus to Lagos. I had been daydreaming about this beach... Continue Reading →
The other day I had –22 cents in my checking account. Yep. NEGATIVE dollars, my friends. I'm finally living the ultimate "broke college kid" cliché and I've got to say, it's not as glamorous as the TV shows make it out to be. While I'm perfectly okay with staying home some weekends and saving money... Continue Reading →
