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Top Programs for the Foodie
Things to Know about Italian Food | Student Blog from Rome
After living in Italy for four months, my eating habits have definitely changed dramatically. I heard about the food culture before I came to Italy, but things are much different when you experience t... Continue Reading
Why Studying Abroad Doesn't Mean Cancelling Thanksgiving
What You Need to Know About Food in London | Intern Blog from London
One may not think that the food in London is very different from the food in the US. But during my time here, I realized that although the food in the US and in the UK are similar, there are a few int... Continue Reading
The Real Italian Food | Intern blog from Florence
I have been in Florence, Italy for a couple of weeks now, and my experience has definitely been a rollercoaster. Before arriving in Florence, I was expecting a series of tremendous highs and did not e... Continue Reading
How to Stay Healthy When Studying Abroad | Intern Blog from Barcelona
Top 4 Tokyo Foods to Try | Student Blog from Japan
It’s no question that one of the things you must do when traveling abroad is try out new foods and restaurants. Among activities such as sightseeing and shopping, eating is a huge part of experiencing... Continue Reading
Pre-Departure Jitters & the "Pura Vida" Life | Student Blog from Costa Rica
Although I've been abroad alone many times before, I'm still hit with the same dreadful feeling (aka Costa Rica pre-departure jitters) every time I leave for the airport. The feeling of a thousand bri... Continue Reading
Let Them Have... Croissants? | Student Foodie Blog from Spain
At first during my semester in Barcelona, everything felt new: the city, the people, the ways to get around, the FOOD. After time, you adjust to a lot of pieces in a life abroad. This is so healthy in... Continue Reading