by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had a lot of fears when I was initially planning for my study abroad. For me personally, my biggest fear was being alone and not making any friends. I was supposed to be going in my group with a friend. Last minute, my friend dropped out, and I didn’t know anyone...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m visiting 6 different cities and 2 different countries in about 10 days. So far, It has been one of the most exhausting but rewarding experiences I’ve had. We have been to Milan and Venice, and went to St. Moritz in Switzerland. I’m currently on the train to go to...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I was preparing for my trip, I wish I had a list of things that would have helped me prepare better. Good thing is, I’m not going to let you struggle with the same thing! First and most important piece of advice: keep an open mind. Even if there is something you...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Light packing has never been a word in my dictionary. It usually hasn’t been that big of a deal and it’s always been relatively manageable. If I could go back in time and do one thing differently for my trip, I would tell myself to listen to the emails and...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Overall, this trip has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I feel like I have grown so much as an individual and have had so many experiences that I wouldn’t have had if I didn’t push myself out of my comfort zone. The friendships I have formed and...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On the study abroad trip I went on, our first stop was in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Although it was a city that I had never thought about visiting prior to hearing we were going on the trip, I could not be more grateful. I have never been somewhere like it and I don’t think...