Like a Local Roman: S’s Week

Like a Local Roman: S’s Week

by | Italy, Life Abroad

     What were you grateful for this week?New friends and the beach. What was the most challenging part of this week?I know I say this every week, but it is so dang hot. I was also a little homesick this week which was hard.Tell us about a “wow” moment you...
Hectic & Hot: G’s Week in Arles

Hectic & Hot: G’s Week in Arles

by | France, Life Abroad

  What were you grateful for this week?My host family being amazing and taking me to Arles. What was the most challenging part of this week?Telling [my host family’s son] he couldn’t take 10 rocks home.  Tell us about a “wow” moment you had this week. I...
Friends in Perugia: B’s Week

Friends in Perugia: B’s Week

by | Italy, Life Abroad

      What were you grateful for this week?My host brother. What was the most challenging part of this week?Surviving the European heat, cramps, and wisdom teeth pain. Tell us about a “wow” moment you had this week. I offered to stay with my host brother...
So Much in So Little Time: N’s Last Week in Italy

So Much in So Little Time: N’s Last Week in Italy

by | Italy

     What were you grateful for this week?The sea!  What was the most challenging part of this week?Not being able to walk around Rome. Tell us about a “wow” moment you had this week.Stayed with the kids longer than usual. Tell us about your week!This was...
M2’s First Week in Tuscany

M2’s First Week in Tuscany

by | Italy

 What were you grateful for this week?The hospitality of my host family!What was the most challenging part of this week?Understanding the transportation system. The trains were easy to figure out but the busses are a little challenging. Tell us about a...

P’s First Week in France!

by | France

What were you grateful for this week? I am grateful for the people who speak English! What was the most challenging part of this week?I have only been here for a day but the language barrier is definitely the hardest thing so far! Tell us about a “wow” moment you had...