Valencia was the final city on my journey to mark the completion of a chapter. Walking through an intersection in Valencia I happened to come across someone I didn’t think I’d see for years. Glancing up to see a tall man with a look of confusion at the building he was standing in front of,…
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La mia estate Italiana
Buongiorno, buonasera, buonanotte, greetings to you in your time zone! I’m in Italy, currently in the mountains of Cortina d’Ampezzo on vacation, although residing mostly in the Forte dei Marmi in the Tuscan region of Italy. As a refresher, I am teaching English as an au pair to an Italian family with two girls aged…
What’s Next? Life Update!
What are you going to do now? Where are you going next? Since I just graduated college, these are the most common questions I’ve been hearing the past months. So here’s a life update: I committed to being an au pair for an Italian family with two girls, ages 8 and 9, on the coast…
I’ve Studied Abroad 3 Times & I’ve Learned Nothing
My first international class in Guatemala, followed by a semester in London, then a semester in Granada… and what do I have to say for myself? I’ve learned nothing. Contrary to popular belief and folktales told by previous students who have studied internationally, living abroad for 5 months does not make you a world expert…
First Solo Trip: Romania!
One thing I noticed about myself in Spain is that I’m constantly challenging and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. In fact, sometimes it’s hard to notice progress unless I consciously reflect on where I am. I consider myself quite an independent person but also very social as well. I love exploring new places…
Thankful for Food Poisoning
Although I spent my last day in Granada at the hospital and bedridden, ironically I am thankful for this experience and I’ll tell you why. I’m a very independent, self-sufficient person but there are times in life when you really just need a hand. Of course I always miss my family, but being sick in…
American Students Abroad: Culturally Savvy or Road to Tragedy?
The basic message of this post is: The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. As this is my third time studying abroad, I’ve been a member of 3 different student group experiences while abroad. I’ve seen my friends go from falling in love with their new home to absolutely resenting living in another…
I’m in love!
I meant to post this a while ago, but I didn’t feel it was perfect and never had a chance to finish it- so here we are now! I’ve always thought of myself as a very positive, optimistic person; however, I’ve realized that I can have some negative talk during the day. Recognizing this is…
Jayne Gang Visits Spain & Portugal
Living, traveling, and studying abroad is an indescribable experience that I’ll never forget. But the amount I miss my family is also indescribable. Fortunately for me, both times I studied abroad my family came to visit. Last year we drove all around France, and this year was time for our Spain trip. We visited Barcelona,…
Working for a Muslim Tour Company
I’ve figured out that small tour companies are my niche, especially companies with a specific target market such as students, foreigners, etc. In January I started googling tours in Granada and calling a few a day. This specific company showed interest in working with me right away because they knew they needed help in the…
Poems & Prose 