How London Has Changed Me: Reflections on a Semester Abroad
Wherever I go from here, I will carry London with me, and I will remember all that it has given me.
What I’ll Miss About London
In the past three months, London has never stopped surprising me — and I’ve surprised myself by becoming a part of it.
A Walk Through the Wizarding World: Exploring the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio
For a loving fan of the Harry Potter series, a walk through the Warner Brothers Studios was a magical, bittersweet experience.
Choosing a Career Path and Pursuing an Internship Abroad
Choosing a career path is hard — especially for a creative arts major. But, like all things I’ve learned while traveling, pursing an internship abroad has taught me more about myself.
A Reflection on Recent Acts of Terrorism Around the World
In the aftermath of the attacks in Paris and the emotional shockwaves they've sent through London and the world, we all see life a little differently.
Traveling to the Colorful Cinque Terre, Italy
My three-day jaunt to Italy was a gorgeous, romantic vision colored by over-exposure to Italian films — but the imperfect, mishap-riddled reality was much sweeter.
An Autumn Trip to the Scottish Highlands
Never in my life have I experienced such beauty and wonder as I found in the rise and fall of the Scottish Highlands.
A Country Expedition to Stratford-Upon-Avon and Kenilworth Castle
A breather from the city can be a welcome respite, and a glimpse of the mysterious beauty of the countryside was just what I needed.
Discovering Paris: From Dream to Reality
It’s impossible to explore Paris in a only a few days or explain it in only a few words — but I’ll try.
Thoughts on the London Tube
Traveling on the tube is part of a London life — with all its ups, downs and delays. Ride a day in my routine.
Reconnecting With the Sea in Brighton, England
Less than two hours outside London, I came to Brighton, a coastal town nicknamed "London-By-the-Sea."
A Walk Through Hyde Park
In the center of the whirlwind city of London, there is a 350-acre patch of semi-tamed wilderness, and its name is Hyde Park.
Following in My Father’s Footsteps: A London Trip Through Time
Sometimes, when I'm standing in an empty underground platform waiting for the rush of the next train, I like to remember that twenty-nine years ago, my father was in the exact same place.
A Sunday Stroll Along London’s Southbank
There is something magical about Southbank on a Sunday morning.
From Homesick to Hopeful: First Impressions of London
36,969 miles above the Atlantic Ocean, in a cramped airplane seat with strangers all around me, I realized how small I was.
A Dream of London: Study Abroad Expectations
I've always wanted to see the world, but — as reality conditions dreamers to do — I'd started to have an inkling that maybe it wouldn't happen for me.