When some people study abroad, they have bottomless budgets and credit cards that they can swipe at the store or punch in when they are booking flights. My situation is a little different. My parents made sure I had enough money for the essentials (and a little bit of fun), but a large majority of... Continue Reading →
Learning to Travel: Leaving Doubts and Hesitations Behind
I've known that I was (probably) studying abroad in Florence since October of 2016--fifteen months before I headed to Europe for the semester. Susquehanna's required study abroad program makes the process a lot longer (and more complicated, in a way) compared to other colleges and universities in the United States. What I'm trying to say... Continue Reading →
Building Interest: Florence’s National Archaeological Museum
In Florence, reminders of the Renaissance are everywhere, from art to architecture. The National Archaeological Museum offers visitors a break with Etruscan, Roman, Greek, and Egyptian archeological artifacts.Artifacts on display at the National Archaeological Museum.Despite the fact that the museum offers artifacts and insight into time periods unrepresented in Florence’s other museums, the National Archaeological... Continue Reading →
Carnevale in Venice
A gondolier holding a panino, someone dressed in Carnevale costume, laundry hanging from the window, and the canal. Could a more Venetian scene exist?When I managed to find reasonably priced bus tickets to Carnevale, I knew I couldn't pass up the opportunity of seeing the Venetian tradition in person...even if it did mean waking up... Continue Reading →
How I Visited Florence’s Museums for FREE!
I'm obsessed with museums: anyone who knows me knows this...if you don't know that, chances are that you've never had a conversation with me or read one of my blog posts. The first time I visited Florence with EF Tours in high school (and fell in love), I didn't have the opportunity to visit a... Continue Reading →
Take a Stance: Budget Friendly NYC
New York, New York...though I've never lived in the city, going for a visit always feels like going home. The bustling energy, the stench of the warm air puffing out of the subway vents. If it weren't for the irrational way I flinch whenever a pigeon is flying even remotely close to me, I would... Continue Reading →
I Survived: First Megabus and Hostel
When I began planning for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) conference in Boston, it quickly became obvious that cost was going to be an issue. Airfare could not be considered: it was way out of budget. My second go-to was Amtrak. I got pretty comfortable and familiar with Amtrak after riding it... Continue Reading →
4 Things Nobody Tells You About Conferences
A few weeks have passed since I returned from Boston, where I attended the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) National Conference. Over the course of four days, I learned a lot...and not just about public relations and communications.1. Conferences are expensive.PRSSA General Assembly, Park Plaza Hotel BallroomI technically knew this going into the... Continue Reading →
Flying Forward
I've always been the friend who gets overwhelmed by a school assignment and consequentially spends three hours de-stressing in the form of planning a complete trip to insert-place-her). I'll even look up transportation, which usually means airfare. I've known most of my friends long enough that they aren't too shocked when I send them a... Continue Reading →
To Market: Shopping in Egypt
When it comes to finding someplace to shop in Egypt, it isn't a hassle--you can find vendors nearly everywhere. However, hassling over the prices is essential. Luckily, a little bird told our tour group what reasonable prices are for the most popular purchases.It should be noted that...Khan El Khalili Market in CairoWhen it comes to... Continue Reading →
