As wonderful as autumn is, sometimes I can’t help but dread the middle of the fall semester. While I love the crisp weather, midterms are a different story. In the last seven days I’ve written three papers, one of which was in Spanish. There were also two exams, which I had to study for on top … More The Collegiate’s Guide to Surviving Midterms
Happy Autumn, lovelies! I’m not sure how to express how excited I am to be breathing in air on the first, official day of fall. It’s honestly one of my favorite days of the year, because there seems to be a crispness that wasn’t there the day before. Today, it’s overcast and raining, which perfect … More My Fall 2015 Bucket List
Your bags are packed and tickets are in hand. A knot of anticipation starts to form in your stomach, but there’s also a knot of apprehension. You should be jumping with joy, but something is missing — your best friend. You certainly don’t want to leave your dearest friend behind. After all, your best friend … More When Your Best Friend Can’t Travel: Tips for Surviving Friendship Abroad
My roommate says I have an addiction, and I have a confession to make. I unashamedly in love with said addiction. As a collegiate, my schedule is nearly as hectic as a city street at rush hour. Daily events such as classes and work leave me running from one end of the campus to the … More Five Confessions of a Planner Addict
Obviously this isn’t my typical post but as this is a lifestyle blog, I feel like I won’t break too many rules by adding in the occasional fashion inspired post. After all, collegiates and globe-trotters are often stylish people or people in need of clothing inspiration. With that being said, it has taken me many … More A Peek in My Closet: Introduction and Fall Transitions
It is a truth universally acknowledged that an English major in possession of a British literature specialization must be in want of an England study abroad opportunity. Wait, wrong story. As much as I love Jane Austen, this isn’t Pride and Prejudice. I’m not in search of my Mr. Darcy or any other single, wealthy young … More My England Itinerary
Fall is my favorite season ever, so September brings much excitement into my life. However, Labor Day weekend brought an unwanted heatwave with a dorm-wide AC and electrical crash. To counteract my heat-induced melancholy, I made a list of things I’m anticipating with the advance of autumn and decided to share it with you. Wearing … More Anticipating Autumn
His words caught me off guard. It wasn’t that they were strange or foreign… In fact, they were all too familiar. How many times had I whispered these words to myself over the past year? Don’t tie yourself down. You’re a wanderer. Don’t ever give that up. Freedom– don’t let it go. Usually I found … More Why Travel Isn’t Everything
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