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Heidelberg: The City Lost in Time

Heidelberg: The City Lost in Time

The city of Heidelberg, Germany was not at all what I was expecting. Other cities in Germany that I had visited bore the same similarities: new, pristine, industrious cities focused on innovation and consumerism. However, to me, Heidelberg is the hidden gem of Germany. Just 

10 Things I Learned from Studying Abroad – 1 Year Later

10 Things I Learned from Studying Abroad – 1 Year Later

One year ago, I was traveling to Ireland with six other students that I would consider some of my best friends today. It was our second trip together. The first trip we went on was to Switzerland. I have always dreamed of going to Ireland 

La Deuxième Semaine

La Deuxième Semaine

My second week in France has come to an end. While this week was also filled with hours of orientation and registration for classes, we also took some time to explore Strasbourg’s city center and toured some governmental institutions. Each day I’m getting more accustomed 

Settling In

Settling In

Things are finally starting to feel normal again. It’s been a week since I arrived in France, and it’s just now hitting me that I’m not here on some sort of vacation, I’m here for quite a while. This is my new home, and I’m 

Our Trip to Brussels

Our Trip to Brussels

The EU Studies trip to Brussels, Belgium consisted of both relaxation and once in a lifetime experiences. I ate a lot of good food, had my fair share of Belgian chocolates and craft beer, and strengthened friendships that are sure to last longer than this 

Journey and Arrival

Journey and Arrival

The entire process of preparing myself for my Spring semester in France had seemed so long and arduous that actually setting out to drive to the airport on New Year’s day was incredibly surreal. I had been viewing this day with equal parts excitement and worry