“It’s a lot easier to be lost than found. It’s the reason we’re always searching, and rarely discovered – so many locks, not enough keys” – Sarah Desse Happiness is a funny thing. A concept which is completely relative; at times so tangible that you feel like you’re holding it in the palms of your...Read More
Studying abroad is a million times better than studying at home, right? Right. Then why do I constantly hear students complaining about what they’re missing out on at home? You mean to tell me that while you’re spending your Friday night partying at Lucerna in Prague, you’re jealous of your friends dancing in the sweaty...Read More
By Ally Kroft By now you’ve probably heard how absolutely amazing Barcelona is. With its beautiful beaches and architecture, delicious tapas and wild nightlife, it is at the top of just about every study abroad students’ bucket list. Now… imagine when study abroad students from all over Europe flock here for a weekend dedicated to...Read More
Don’t worry about the holiday season ending, just plan a holiday trip for the new year to the best festival of them all–Springfest! Spend your weekend basking in the Spring weather in beautiful Munich, biking through the city and English Gardens, and, of course, prosting steins on steins on steins at the festival, Munich’s Springtime...Read More
Summertime travel is simple. There’s less to pack, everything is open, people are happy, and the sun is (usually) shining. Trying to decide where to travel – especially with so many options so close and easy to get to, is difficult. Take it from an experienced traveler; go with your gut feeling. Go where you’re...Read More
By Abbie D’Errico It’s undeniable that you will be taking countless numbers of photos while you are abroad. Five in front of the faraglioni tunnel in Capri, fifteen next to the Colosseum in Rome and of course the epic twenty-seven cheersing your steins at Munich Springfest. Probably some number totaling in the thousands, yes THOUSANDS (not a bad idea to...Read More
By Meghan Milazzo I studied abroad in Florence, Italy and now live in Rome. Everyone told me I had to study abroad in college! I saw photos of friends that did it in the past and it looked amazing, but I honestly still had doubts. I had a huge FOMO (fear of missing out) about...Read More
By Lisa Harvey For the second time in my life, I can’t wait until Christmas…can be over. I know, I know. A horrible thing to say. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year! You’re a scrooge!” I’ve heard it all but really, the most wonderful time of the year begins with a plane ride...Read More
By Jillian Giannelli 2012 has been such a great year With trips around Europe filled with great cheer. We hit up Croatia and the French Riv too, Oktoberfest and Prague, partying with you! We are so excited for what is to come Each year gets better and so much more fun. 2013 will be filled...Read More
By: Ilyse Liffreing – Ilyse is going to be a senior at the University of San Francisco, and spent one semester studying abroad in Oxford and one semester studying abroad in London. If you have any questions about study abroad, or Oktoberfest, you can contact Ilyse by e-mail at [email protected]. Every year, Munich, Germany, the third...Read More
By Rachel Bergan This past semester (spring 2012) I studied abroad in Florence, Italy, and it was the most amazing experience of my life. Everything from the food to the culture to the traveling contributed to an exciting, eye opening, and life changing experience. I encourage, no insist, that everybody study abroad at some point...Read More
by Erin O’Conner You know, when I think of the word “culture”, a lot of things come to mind… Traditions and customs, languages, music, clothing, history, architecture, the arts. But I must admit: the number one thing that I think of is always FOOD! There are so many delicious, exquisite, to-die-for, unbelievably tasty foods in...Read More
