Recently, I had a chance to chat with one of my friends, Grace, who had the chance to study abroad earlier this year. One of the things I really wish I had the chance to do during university is go…
The Ultimate Commuter Guide
Coming from an experienced commuter, here are my top tips for navigating your commute!
Preparing For My Academic Conference Abroad ✈️
The prospect of leaving home, for however long a period of time, can be daunting. In this case, I will be leaving for four days to attend a the Western Political Science Association's Annual Meeting. At the site in Portland,…
How I Think My Exchange Experience Would’ve Been if it Wasn’t Virtual
My experience studying virtually at the University of Western Australia (UWA) has undoubtedly been a unique and enjoyable experience. However, I often wonder how different my experience would’ve been if I studied there in person. One thing is for sure…
How I Spent My Reading Week!
During Reading Week I went to Vancouver with my family so I wanted to share a quick blog post about some of the fun things I got up to while I was there (and maybe provide inspo for when other…
Travelling solo, but never alone (ft. Busan & Gyeongju)
With midterms behind me and a three-day weekend ahead, it was undoubtedly the best time to travel. Most of my friends were heading to Japan, but having just been there this past summer, I looked within the country for a…
The First Month of Studying Abroad Is The Hardest. Here’s How I Survived It
Studying abroad isn't for the faint of heart. Here are four tips to help you survive the first month of your study abroad experience.
Going Abroad While Abroad
When I tell people that I’m on an exchange, I often get the question: “Have you done any traveling?” I always find this question surprising! To me, studying abroad is traveling in and of itself. Nonetheless, I understand why it’s…
How I Prepared For Exchange
Coming at you live from Gare de L’est Station in Paris after just missing my train for a weekend trip, I don’t feel as though I’m prepared for exchange—but is readiness really the issue? After a 30-minute phone call rant…
2018 in 5 words
If you had to pick 5 words to sum up your year, what would they be?