by Jade Cartolano | Oct 15, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led
It happened in slow motion. I was on a paddleboard in the ocean off the coast of Panama. I was surrounded by crystal clear blue water and the laughter of my friends. One minute I was asking my friend to take a photo of me and the next – plop – my phone slipped out of...
by Jade Cartolano | Oct 15, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led
I never thought I would be salsa dancing on a rooftop, under a sky full of stars, in a country I have never been to, but that is the thing about trying new things, you never know saying yes will turn into an unforgettable memory. When I first was told that we...
by Jade Cartolano | Oct 15, 2025 | Central America, Faculty-Led
When I signed up to study abroad in Panama, I was excited for everything it had to offer, including trips into the rainforest and boating to different islands. What I was not prepared for was the significant language barrier. After landing in Panama, I went to a...
by Jade Cartolano | Jul 12, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
When traveling to Australia, my luggage got lost in LAX. It took 4 days for my luggage to be delivered to me in Melbourne, Australia. This experience taught me about adapting to unexpected changes. At first, I was stressed about not having my suitcase, especially...
by Jade Cartolano | Jul 12, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Before leaving for your study abroad, think about how you want to document your travels. This looks different for everyone. While studying abroad, I use Instagram stories to share pictures of the different activities I did. It was easy for me to put all of these...
by Jade Cartolano | Jul 1, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am gluten free and this was my first time traveling abroad. I was nervous it would be hard to find gluten free food or food that was labeled. My first meal was on my Delta flight. For dinner I had grilled chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, salad, fruit and a gluten...
