How to Survive—and Thrive—in a Russian Workplace

How to Survive—and Thrive—in a Russian Workplace

Five things I've learned on an international internship with a Russian NGO.
Why Im Afraid of Western Europe

Why I'm Afraid of Western Europe

Weekend jaunts to London or Paris? No, thank you. 
Studying Abroad: Make Time to Travel

Studying Abroad: Make Time to Travel

Why you shouldn't downplay the importance of being a tourist, too.  
The Rise of the Right in Europe

The Rise of the Right in Europe

Living abroad doesn't mean escaping the big issues back home. 
Robbie Burns & Me

Robbie Burns & Me

How living in Scotland has pushed me to re-examine my identity. 
Can I Be a Vegan in Madrid?

Can I Be a Vegan in Madrid?

The challenges of upholding a vegan lifestyle in a country that ranks second in Europe for meat consumption. 
What Its Like to Study at an Italian University

What It's Like to Study at an Italian University

I thought I knew what to expect during my year abroad—but there are still surprises. 
What to Expect at a Spanish University

What to Expect at a Spanish University

Sipping sangria at sunset? To survive, sometimes it's more like hitting the books before bedtime. 
All Roads Lead to Verona

All Roads Lead to Verona

When things don't go to plan, make a new one. 
Why I Missed My Flight Home

Why I Missed My Flight Home

Losing my mom was a reminder that life goes quickly. 
Study Abroad: Living Lectures

Study Abroad: Living Lectures

Academic immersion means stepping out of the classroom and into a bigger learning environment.
Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder

Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder

Does adapting to Russia mean choosing to be "beautiful"?
A Slice of Home in Rome

A Slice of Home in Rome

Arriving in the Eternal City after two years in rural Sri Lanka, only one thing could get me through this kind of culture shock.
Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

Semesters abroad are designed for more than studying and sleep. 
The Countdown to Goodbye

The Countdown to Goodbye

In the days before my departure, I'm thinking about what it means to study abroad.  
What it Means to Gulyat

What it Means to "Gulyat"

I walked my way from being a tourist to a resident of St. Petersburg.

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