Study Abroad
Study Abroad: Emotional Stages
A month before I left for my exchange trip to Australia, I did massive amounts of research. I was so excited to begin my journey that I did all I could to start preparing for it. I mostly read blogs…
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Study Abroad
Study Abroad: Week One
I've survived my first week being in an unknown country, and I have learned so much already. This incredible journey has already made internal -- as well as physical -- changes in me. I've come to…
Study Abroad
Study Abroad: Departure Day
The day is here. I am leaving America tonight and traveling half way across the world to Australia for five months. I've spent the past 10 months preparing, stressing out, and freaking out in…
Study Abroad
Study Abroad: Advice from Those Who've Done It
This past semester, I've had the privilege of meeting quite a few international students studying abroad at my home university, Northern Arizona University (NAU). I have learned more from them than I…
Study Abroad
Study Abroad: Cultural Differences
A little under a month ago, I attended several pre-departure orientation meetings sponsored by NAU in preparation for my study abroad program. I have been waiting for the time to pass since October,…
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Relay for Life: The Fight Against Cancer
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to participate in a worldwide fundraising event for the benefit of cancer research. Every year, millions of schools, organizations and communities come together for…
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I Am Tessa Kelley
So, introductions are hard. Of course, there's the usual stating of the name, age, occupation, and so on, which I will obviously do. My name is Tessa Kelley. I'm 21 years old, and I am a student…
