Small Town… To Big World
In a very, very small town in Wyoming County, West Virginia, there is a road. You may not see it upon passing, as it is really small and not one to catch the eye. And on this tiny road, free of stores or excitement, you …
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From Slovenia With Love
So, if the rest of my life were to be as wonderful as my last week was, I would be a very very very lucky little human. I experienced one of my first real snowfalls, a trip to a beautiful new country, and a fascinating start to what’s shaping …
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 …
Spontaneity
There are many reasons I love living in Europe: the food, the culture, the history, the architecture– but one thing that stands above all else is the ability to be spontaneous. Amidst work, grocery shopping, and a serious case of jetlag, I found myself looking …
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
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 …
To Eurail or not to Eurail
I looked on as some of my peers traveled on the train every weekend and for every occasion…. But before you buy your Eurail pass, consider the following: Cost comparing: Eurail pass is not a one-and-done affair. If you’re traveling on select high-speed trains or …
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 …
