Oh what a semester! I am very proud and happy with everything that’s happened over the past five months: the travels, the language studies, the relationships created … it’s been a truly rewarding and exhilarating experience of self-discovery, education enhancement, and understanding. One of the scariest things I’ve experienced in my life was stepping off […]
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I’ve never stopped and thought about the immense amount of pressure placed on the shoulders of college-aged students. Did you realize we’re expected to graduate from college, start a successful career soon after, find a husband or wife, and start a family ALL before the age of 30? Stressed yet? For me, this was never […]
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For those of you about to travel abroad, congratulations! As you know, you’re about to embark on the experience of a lifetime! The UW-Stevens Point Study Abroad programs are some of the best in the country, so lucky you! Follow my 10 travel abroad tips to ensure you have a tranquil, fulfilling experience: 1. Don’t […]
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If you get the chance to travel abroad, I highly encourage you attempt to travel alone for one of your excursions. There’s a certain beauty about relying solely on yourself to figure things out and get yourself from point A to B. It’s easy to get used to relying on others when traveling in a […]
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One of the best parts of traveling is the opportunity to meet a lot of people quickly. Whether it’s asking for directions, relishing in the fact that you both speak English, sharing an airport bench on your layover, or staying in hostel room together, you’re guaranteed to meet new people that have the potential to […]
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After visiting many of the world’s most famous cities (Madrid, Rome, Paris…) as well as some hidden gems (Segovia, Valencia, Porto…) I’ve discovered the epitome of clever marketing: The Tourist Trap. It’s like Business 330 Principles of Marketing on steroids and completely exploited … marketing SO obvious to anyone who knows anything about marketing, yet […]
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Two friends and I set out a little over two weeks ago for a 16-day spring break trip. We were to spend between three to four days in Ibiza (island of the Balearics off the Mediterranean coast of Spain), Rome, Florence and Venice in Italy, and finish in Paris. We flew from country to country […]
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One of the best parts of traveling is eating the food. The official term for this is ‘gastronomy,’ but really, it’s just a fancy way of saying stuffing your face and not feeling guilty about it. Believe me, Spain is perfect for this indulgence. Officially, we’re immersed in a true Mediterranean diet full of fish, […]
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There are many benefits to studying abroad your final semester of college. Think about it, I don’t have to register for classes, I’m certain my credits are done for my major, I applied to graduate before I left, I didn’t have to find a job over winter break, I come home and I am done […]
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I’d like to give you a more intimate taste of Valladolid and describe to you some of the efficient urban planning features I’ve noticed over the past months. Much of the architecture, street layout, and city flow is different from what we see in the U.S., all to accompany the unique customs and history of […]
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