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Because of finals, I haven’t had a chance to get excited about this trip until today. I can’t wait to be in France! I studied French in high school and fell in love with the language and culture, so I am so eager to finally experience it firsthand. My parents live in North Carolina, so…
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It’s 1 am and I have 17 hours until I leave for France! Well… 17 hours until I leave to London because that is where my first stop is, but that’s besides the point. I have 17 hours until I have officially begin my journey into a foreign country, and I am a combination of…
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Bonjour! I am currently sitting at my laptop browsing through websites in a frantic attempt to learn French, trying to think of anything I may have forgotten to pack and intently watching An American in Paris (one of my favorite movies) for the 10th time today trying to observe everything I can about French culture-…
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As I sit here packing, last minute packing might I add, my mind is running 100mph. I am trying to think of absolutely everything that I might possibly need for the The Grand Tour: Art and Gardens of Europe trip that starts TOMORROW! Along with a billion other things that cross your mind when you are…
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I’m currently sitting at the gate, waiting to board the plane to Italy! I’m feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety because I want to be in Cortona already. I was a little more nervous getting here because my bag weighed EXACTLY 50 pounds. AH! I’m planning on throwing away A LOT of my toiletries…
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I’m currently waiting at the gate to board the plane to Italy! My stomach is full of butterflies, but I’m extremely excited to see all the wonders that the Italian country has to offer. Having never traveled outside the country before, I’m anxious to become a world traveler. Hopefully the adjustment won’t be too difficult!
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To whoever is out there: HELP! I am sitting at the gate with nerves that could last a lifetime. I was never really nervous until my dad was dropping me off at the airport this morning while on his way to work. Why am I so scared? I have been to the Dominican Republic before,…
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My trip technically leaves in two days, however I’m flying out in four days because I am a senior and couldn’t imagine not participating in graduation. I am beyond excited to experience this chunk of the world I’ve never been exposed to. My family is Nigerian, and I’ve been abroad to Africa so I know some of…
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I’m leaving for Cortona, Itlay in less than a week and there is so much left to do. I have been calling my credit card companies and making sure I have my airline ticket and so many other housekeeping things. In addition, I have been listening to tapes on how to speak Italian so that…
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I’ve been here for about three weeks now and I’m having an incredible time. I’m overwhelmed by the beauty of the city and feel so lucky to be on exchange in a place as fascinating as Zürich. The student house that I’ve been placed in is one of my favorite aspects of the exchange –…
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