song of the week: smile Greetings all! I hope you are feeling like you’re hitting your stride. Hopefully I feel that way after every college student’s least favorite time (maybe second least favorite?) – exams. Let me start by saying that exams here are like hearing a record scratch because even though I am studying …
Category Archives: Daily Life
Steve Irwin Day
Aussie Slang Lesson Week 12: Bum Bag = Fanny Pack When people think about Australia, some of the first things that come to mind are surfing, the Outback, and Steve Irwin. Steve is an international icon, known for his passion for conservation of wildlife, especially crocodiles. His family has a day at the zoo to …
The Struggles of Studying Abroad
I think it’s beneficial to express how amazing studying abroad is, but also bring up the struggles that everyone faces at one point or another. It’s a large change as you are away from family and friends and in a different country. It’s so easy to get lost in the fun portions of studying abroad, …
What I Love – Abroad!
I came to Japan with the spirit that I was going to find ways to dance here. I had very specific ideas about what that meant. I was going to join a dance club, make cool dance friends, and maybe show off some of my skills in the subway. My imagination and reality have been …
Putting the “study” in “study abroad”
At Hope, I have a few places on campus that I have designated as top-study locations. If you know me, or have routinely seen an over-stuffed blue and maroon backpack in the same places, you would know that my favorite study spots are: the Bultman Student Center, Phelps Dining Hall, Ferris Coffee, and, of course, …
Worlds Collide
Aussie Slang Lesson Week 10: Long Black = Americano (for the coffee drinkers out there) Aussie Slang Lesson Week 11: Tomato Sauce = Ketchup My family arrived this week! My cousin, Allie, and my mom arrived a week ago to the Goldie. This week has been about showing them what my life looks like 9,000 …
The Unexpected…
I´ve had some fascinating moments in Chile. But my most surprising adventure by far was my trip to the emergency room at Santa Maria Hospital. About four years ago, I was “diagnosed” with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). A common condition that affects the digestive system. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, and change in bowel movements. …
Beach Days For Days
Hello readers, I have a question for you. What do you do when you need to clear your head? As for me, I always go to the beach. If I’m dealing with something personal, or if I just need a study break, I always end up by the beach. I do this in Michigan, and …
The Everyday Life in Athens
Being in a new place, let alone a new country, is a big change. A lot of things are different, such as the culture, but also what you see. One of the things that still surprises me even after being here for so long are the amazing sites I see almost every day. Seeing things …
Giddy Up Down Under
Aussie Slang Lesson Week 9: Mozzie = Mosquito It was a big week here on the Gold Coast! Midterms have concluded, so we get a small reprieve until we have to start buckling down for finals. Being halfway through the semester is bonkers. I can tell how much time has passed by the weather; it’s …
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