Utah, United States | Wed May 16, 2012 | Views: 198

So it turns out that there is a lot that goes into planning being out of the country for 7 months.  Every detail brings up others that need taking care of.  Though this 'semester' in Costa Rica really will not feel like school at all, I still have assignments and such that I'll have to keep track of...mostly documenting my experience and making sure that I'm moving toward a worthwile …

ScottEmbley
Jammin in Costa Rica Summer 2012

Massachusetts, United States | Tue May 15, 2012 | Views: 78

18 days and 12 hours until I'll be headed down to Costa Rica and I'm getting excited and nervous.  I've been checking out other journals on-line to get an idea of what to expect but I am still pretty nervous about how things will be.  I plan to update this journal several times a week once I get there to keep everyone back home updated.  Check back in a few …

rbell515
Study Abroad Costa Rica Summer 2012

Barcelona, Spain | Mon May 14, 2012 | Views: 38

Barcelona has a lot to boast about.  From the city’s diverse, natural beauty being wedged between both mountain and Mediterranean Sea, to the notorious Art Nouveau architecture of Antonio Gaudi and revolutionary cooking of Ferran Adria, not to mention the robust catalan culture, lively night scene, and well-earned spot as one of the top international and economic centers of the world, Barcelona truly is a versatile city that is not …

KathrynGiroux
Seeing Green

Sydney, Australia | Fri May 11, 2012 | Views: 126

So I arrived in Australia very early in the morning yesterday. Jet lag got the best of me by 3pm so I slept for a solid 15 hours! But yesterday morning I did get the chance to explore Surry Hills (my suburb) & find some of the essentials for my stay. Today I had orientation with Professional Pathways Australia & that was an immense help! I didn't know if I …

LauraBassett
Adventures in Australia!

Massachusetts, United States | Thu May 10, 2012 | Views: 107

Crazy feelings and thoughts occur more and more when getting closer to leaving. Looking up to my brother I know I need to suck it up because I will be fine, but doesn’t everyone get nervous doing something as big as traveling alone in foreign countries? So much has been happening the past year and new beginnings are now occurring, but am I ready? I’m at …

StaceyChalupka
European Experience