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Lacy Latham
11 minutes ago5 min read
Transportation Within and From Ireland
One of the most exciting things about studying abroad is seeing not only the new things in your host country, but those in nearby...
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Eva Raye
2 days ago3 min read
Winter Academy Reflection
Welcome back to my blog! The International Winter Academy is officially complete, so here are my thoughts: Daily Routine Each day...
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Michelle Wu
2 days ago2 min read
Typing This From the Airport
Hi guys! My name is Michelle Wu and I am a third year Darla Moore student completing her study abroad semester. I'm typing this out right...
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James Celli
2 days ago3 min read
Two Weeks Worth of Travel
It has been two weeks since my last update and so much has happened. At the end of January, my first visitor came to Morocco. My friend...
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Lacy Latham
7 days ago6 min read
Soothing Homesickness
When the disappointing weight of homesickness is heavy on your shoulders, it is difficult to immerse yourself in your new surroundings. I...
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Nicholas Brescio
Feb 103 min read
Packing Light, Thinking Big: Prepping for Australia
It’s finally happening. After nearly a year of planning, booking flights, and trying to explain to my friends why I’ll be missing the...
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Lacy Latham
Feb 64 min read
The Study Part of Study Abroad
Moving to another country takes so much coordination and your arrival produces so much excitement that it is easy to completely forget...
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Delaney Driscoll
Feb 63 min read
Containing Excitement Before Abroad
Preparing to leave the states this whole time meant more than simply packing for study abroad. I have dreamt of studying abroad for...
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Eva Raye
Feb 35 min read
First Two Weeks!
It has officially been two weeks since I arrived in Mannheim, Germany (aka Mannhome!), and a lot has happened—so let me fill you in!...
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Lacy Latham
Jan 293 min read
Adverse Weather and Adventures in Ireland
No one could have prepared me for Irish weather, or the Irish attitude about weather. During the second half of orientation week, the...
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Eva Raye
Jan 236 min read
A Travel NIGHTMARE
I made it to Mannheim, Germany! As cliché as this sounds, BUCKLE YOUR SEATBELTS, as I explain how this journey from Columbia, SC to...
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James Celli
Jan 232 min read
Finding Community in Casablanca
One of the most rewarding parts of my time in Casablanca has been everything happening outside of the classroom. With no classes on...
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Lacy Latham
Jan 224 min read
The New Country Feel: Ireland Edition
No one tells you that when you first arrive in a new country, you are not going to feel very different. Of course, you will miss your...
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Lacy Latham
Jan 165 min read
5 Tips to Ease Study Abroad Nerves
A month leading up to departure, everyone asks you if you are ready. If you are excited, or nervous, or if your family is okay with you...
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Eva Raye
Jan 154 min read
Pre-Departure Thoughts!
Hi everyone! Welcome to my first blog post of 2025 and this study abroad experience! Today is January 3rd, 2025 and I am exactly one week...
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Quinn DeNunzio
Jan 151 min read
Adapting
Today marks two weeks since I arrived in France, and while that might seem brief, the experiences I’ve packed into this time have been...
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James Celli
Jan 152 min read
A Weekend in Marrakesh
On the morning of Friday, January 10, my group of 14 international students and I, along with my Moroccan friend Badr, headed to...
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James Celli
Jan 92 min read
Integration Trip + First Day of Class
Monday, January 6th, was the first day of class at ESCA. I only had one class, scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with a 15-minute break...
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James Celli
Jan 63 min read
Trials & Tribulations - First 2 days in Casablanca
After over 12 hours of travel from Boston to Ponta Delgada to Lisbon, I arrived in Casablanca on January 2nd around 4 p.m. I had placed...
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James Celli
Jan 23 min read
Packing + Leaving for Morocco
Today is New Year's Day and the day of my first of three flights to end up in Casablanca, Morocco. To introduce myself, my name is James...
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