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Returning from Singapore

Semester

Returning from Singapore

It’s hard to believe how fast five months in Singapore flew by! Some of my best memories from studying abroad were when I took some extra risks. For example, I had always planned to...

40 Shades of Green

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40 Shades of Green

The very first overwhelming difference between Ireland and home was just how GREEN everything is. Watching out of the airplane’s window, I was entranced before we even touched the ground. I had heard the...

Adjusting to Australia

Australia

Adjusting to Australia

Overall, my first impressions of my arrival in Australia were great. While it was a bit rough the first day after not sleeping, I still had a great time on our initial tour of...

A Country Beyond Expectations

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A Country Beyond Expectations

  Flying through the clouds during the break of dawn, I saw a city glistening with golden sunshine. A flight full of Australians with smiles and laughter was only the beginning of my journey....

The Man-Made and Natural Beauty of Sydney

Australia

The Man-Made and Natural Beauty of Sydney

When I first arrived in Sydney, the city shattered many of my pre-set expectations. Most cities I often visit, such as New York and Washington DC, have many artificial attractions such as beautiful monuments...

Internship

Irish Adventures

It’s been a little over three weeks since I first arrived in Ireland, and I couldn’t have imagined having a better time. When I first arrived in Dublin, my initial reaction was that my...

Hong Kong / Internship

Mia in Hong Kong — Arrival!

It has been one week since I arrived in Hong Kong. I traveled to Hong Kong three times before for delicious local food, beautiful sightseeing, shopping, and Disneyland—my favorite thing here. All my memories of...

Escaping to heaven

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Escaping to heaven

Months of preparation had finally led me to the moment I had been waiting for. I was rested upon arrival, and excited to see my accommodation. I scrambled around the airport to find a...

A Lion City Full of Many Wonders

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A Lion City Full of Many Wonders

Prior to leaving for Singapore, I was nervous about being so far away from home. I wasn’t sure if I could adapt to the tight culture and whether I could manage eating the local...