What It Takes to Study Abroad

It has been an odd time the gap after one semester on campus and the following would be abroad. The in between is remaining at home, trying to make sure everything is complete so that the journey is more enjoyable and the least stressful as possible. Studying abroad...

Happy New Year!

I’ve thought long and hard about what this New Year could bring advice wise. I’ll be starting my second semester of my junior year.. so it isn’t like there is a new start to the year, more like a return. Along the lines of resolutions, there is...

Winter Wonder

My favorite time of year is here and I am loving it! December has been a crazy month. I am currently taking a winter mini class so I haven’t been able to fully enjoy my winter break. However, I still have been enjoying this wonderful season! I was able to take a...

Not all who goes have a place to return to.

Not all who goes have a place to return to. Maybe that is what makes the holidays such a bitter-sweet time. At the end of the semester, trimester, or block plan, everyone is rushing to get off campus. Most of our friends and peers are excited to return home and to be...

Finishing Senior Year of High School Strong

The first half of my junior year in college at the University of Houston is over. Academically, this was one of my best semesters yet. I spent most of my time next to my computer submitting assignments because I decide to take most of my classes on-line. There is...

A Much Needed Christmas Break

Yesterday, I got something for Christmas that I wanted this past semester which is quality time with my father back in New York City. I didn’t have a long gift list this year as all I wanted were the experiences of spending time with my father watching football games....