When in Spain: How to Transform from an American to a Spaniard
I cannot believe I have been abroad in Granada, Spain for two months now. In August I stepped off the plane a full fledged American, but now I think I may have some Spanish blood pulsing through my...
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Many options at the Spice Bazaar My favorite Turkish word is sütlaç. It means rice pudding, and I could not tell you why I love this word. I think it partly has to do with my first encounter with it....
View ArticleWeekend in Adana and Tarsus: Part 1
View of the Sabanci Mosque I have officially had the best weekend of my time here in Turkey and I couldn’t have ever expected it. I have heard that the best experiences are the ones you don’t plan...
View ArticleFirst Impressions of Florence
Although this is not my first time in Florence, this is the longest I have stayed in the city. The beauty of Florence is absolutely undeniable to anyone who walks around the historic center for even...
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Firenze: A Foodie’s Paradise
I think every student going to study abroad in Italy anticipates eating their fair share of pasta, pizza, and, of course, gelato. When telling people that I was going to study in Florence, almost...
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J Term: Week #2 in Florence
Boboli Gardens at sunset It’s my second week here and I’m falling more in love with Florence each day. This week was filled with with fun activities and tours after class. Each day was something new...
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How to Stay Fit While You’re Abroad
When I think about going abroad, I think about eating amazing food, sitting at little cafés, exploring new places, going out with friends, etc. I hardly ever think of the consequences that an American...
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Austrian Cooking Class
So far, the biggest adjustment in Austria has been the amount of cooking that bstudents do. There aren’t any cafeterias, so students are on their own for dinner. This has been especially hard for me...
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#StudyAbroadProblems: Food Edition
Study abroad is about changing the way you see the world; it’s about academics, language, immersion, culture, growing and maturing and so much more. But every once in a while we like to check out the...
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10 Greek Foods That You Must Try
Greek food and drink are a mixture of influences from Europe, the Mediterranean, and Turkey. Here are some of the best Greek foods that everyone must try before leaving Greece. 1. Freddo Espresso or...
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Food in Spain
I already know I’m going to miss the food here and I’m only in week two. Being a picky eater, surprisingly I haven’t had a meal I didn’t like yet. Some things I would turn down at home because I didn’t...
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What Makes Granada Wonderful
There is so much to be said about Granada. So much that it has taken me until the end of my program to get it written down. I was too busy living and experiencing to sit down and reflect upon it all....
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Gluten Free in the Land of Pasta
Arancini, a popular Italian snack of rice and tomato sauce fried in breadcrumbs I was someone who decided to study abroad last minute, on a whim, and with a desire to see the world. When it came down...
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Buddha Blessings
On Saturday, Ishmeet arranged for us to be picked up around 1:30 for our partial tour of Hyderabad, beginning with an authentic South Indian meal. For those of you who don’t know (me before about 2...
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Italian Tales of a Grocery Shopping Expert
I have been abroad for a month now and I am currently settled into the beautiful city of Rome. As I moved into my apartment in Rome and started to grocery shop, the first thing I noticed was that there...
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The Best of Florence
After spending two amazing weeks in Florence for our study abroad orientation, I compiled a list of a few of the best places I saw, things I did and places I ate. Here’s my best advice: Places to see...
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Food Is…Alums Share Their Favorite Food Experiences From Abroad
Why go abroad? For the food of course! Some people want to be sure they can find familiar tastes (you can) but many people want to explore the new foods and flavors (see escargot) of other countries....
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Top 10 Vegetarian Turkish Meals
One of the best places to study abroad and eat is Turkey, even if you’re a vegetarian. Alumni Ambassador Aysel studied in Istanbul for the summer and she shared her advice for what to look for in the...
View ArticleMy Semester in Florence: Praise Ye Culinary Gods!
What’s that you ask? Did I really need that second helping of gelato? Yes. Yes, I did. My mantra while studying abroad in (read: eating my way through) Italy was simple: “If not now, when?” There’s no...
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Granada in Three Foods
Food is a cultural experience, and no matter where you study abroad, the food will be an integral part of your time there as well as one of the things you will find yourself missing when you return...
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