Growth – Oxford Spring 2019

Growth – Oxford Spring 2019

My study abroad experience encompassed so many more things than I could’ve ever imagined before I left. I traveled a lot, learned a ton, and experienced things and places, unlike anything I could’ve ever seen in the United States. One of the most random, but practical...
Do it Scared – Leipzig Spring 19

Do it Scared – Leipzig Spring 19

The villa in Leipzig, Germany became my place of residence in the spring of 2019.  I could tell you a keynote version of all the reasons why I benefited from committing to months abroad. I could explain to you how I made the decision, the means by which I prepared,...
Spontaneous Decisions – Oxford Spring 19

Spontaneous Decisions – Oxford Spring 19

  Being a part of the spring of 2019 semester’s study abroad program was a last-minute decision, as were many, if not all, of my decisions and plans while studying abroad. You could say that it was an ongoing pattern of mine while abroad. When Kayla, one of my...
Be Where Your Feet Are – Leipzig Spring 19

Be Where Your Feet Are – Leipzig Spring 19

It’s all too easy to get caught up in the monotony of everyday life; it seems each day melts into another, leaving you in a haze of drudgery. It can feel like the focus of life is mindless production without regard to conscious experience. Every day is filled with...
Being Fearless – Oxford Fall 18

Being Fearless – Oxford Fall 18

  This past semester, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Oxford, England, and that was the best decision of my life. I got to live in England, but I also got to travel to so many places. I went to Bath, England, where Jane Austen lived for a few years. I...