A lot can happen in 80 days–something Jules Verne proves in his novel Around the World in Eighty Days. While the past two and a half months of my life aren’t exactly out of a book, I’ve seen a season of my life pass by far too fast. In the last 80 days I have finished my … More Around the World in Eighty Days // A Return
Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear company that also funds poverty alleviation, reached out to me recently and asked me to share my upcoming adventurous goals for 2016. As a part of their Year of Adventure initiative, Cotopaxi works hard to encourage people to “do good” and to inspire more adventure in people’s lives. I hope this bucket … More 2016 Adventure Bucket List
Studying abroad is often the highlight of many collegiate careers; however, many of these adventures abroad don’t happen until after sophomore year when more opportunities are available. While I support studying abroad as often as you can, I highly support finding a way to take a study tour at some point during your freshman year. … More Why You Should Study Abroad Your Freshman Year
Looking back over the past year, I realize that much of 2015 time was spent bemoaning my uninspiring and fairly boring lifestyle. Sure, I went on a few adventures and made a ton of wonderful memories; but, I always felt myself comparing myself to all the other “big name” bloggers and adventurers with thousands of … More Love Your Life // 2016 Jeeping Adventure
When I started this blog at at the end of 2014, I thought that it would be a travel blog dedicated to study abroad; and although Words On My Page has shifted toward a lifestyle blog, travel hasn’t left the picture. Adventure is still at the very heart of this blog, because life is a journey no … More 2015 In Review // Adventures
Much like my Fall Break In Pictures // Colorado post from October, this post is full of pictures taken out the window of a moving car. Though, my dad was kind enough to pull over a few times to let me snap some shots and reunite with the land that has my heart. Okay, so I might be … More Christmas Eve In Pictures // Arizona
I can’t believe it. I honestly can’t believe that this lovely, little space has existed for a year. Last November, a reclusive and introverted freshman sat down at her computer and created a blog, because she felt she didn’t have a voice. Today, an opinionated sophomore types away on her keyboard with confidence. Somehow during … More One Year Blogiversary // A Journey
Over fall break, I took a trip to Colorado to visit my boyfriend and his family (find the post: here). Usually I travel by plane, but this time I tried something new. Nine hours on a Greyhound bus. It was much cheaper than a plane ticket and quite the adventure. Here are seven things I … More 7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling by Bus
Last week I posted my Tips for Enjoying Fall Break, and you can be sure that I took my suggestions to heart. I unplugged (mostly) from my phone and computer, jumped on a bus to Colorado, and spent the weekend with my boyfriend and his family—a few days away from homework was exactly what I needed. … More Fall Break In Pictures // Colorado
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