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Kenya

Kenya caught me off guard. I thought I’d like it there, but I could not have anticipated the immense impact it had on me, and the...

I fly today.

The day has come. Today, I fly to Kenya. Despite the fact that this trip has been a long time coming, the day has come round all of a...

I'm going to Kenya for two and a half months!

Yes, you heard it right. My dream to volunteer abroad with International Citizen Service (ICS) will soon become a reality. This June, I...

What my year abroad in Washington D.C. taught me about networking

Networking. We’ve all heard of it and we all know we should be doing it. I have lost count of the number of times I have asked for career...

Road tripping the South

My student exchange visa expired May 15th, but with a 30-day allowance of travel in the US afterwards. Having spent most my year abroad...

It's almost over...

What I've learned from my year in D.C.

And I'm half way through

It’s January, and D.C. is buzzing just as much as when I left for winter break. Going home for Christmas was much needed time away from...

First week in D.C.

I honestly don't have many negative things to say about my first week in D.C. Before departing my mind wandered, imagining all the...

5 summer things to do in and around Basel on a budget

Basel is a beautiful and diverse city, but it is no secret that a visit to Switzerland can come at a hefty price. However, don't be...

Ideas for staying in shape on holiday

Staying in shape and maintaining your fitness over the summer can be challenging. With enticing beaches for lounging, ice cream...

Valencia, Spain

Sitting in my room looking at raindrops running incessantly down my window, it didn't take much motivation to get on Google in search of...