Pre-Departure Blog Post

Pre-Departure Blog Post

As I am quickly packing because I underestimated how long it would take me to do so, I am checking items and necessities off the list I made titled “do not forget”. I find the list to be the most helpful thing for packing because otherwise I would forget the important...
The Home Adjustment

The Home Adjustment

I have now been home for exactly one week after studying abroad for three months in Rome, Italy. It feels so surreal to be home and back with my friends and family in my own house. As much as I miss Rome and the new friends I made abroad, it is comforting to be back...
Leaving for Italy

Leaving for Italy

To prepare to go to Italy I was researching Italian clothing style and their culture to find the do’s and don’ts. I was researching the areas I would be in the most or that I would be going to and also the weather in Italy. My packing so far has been mostly the basic...
Beating Jet Lag!

Beating Jet Lag!

My story with jet lag when studying abroad in Barcelona! Hello everyone, my name is Rachel Rybicki and I am studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain this summer! I will be in Barcelona studying for a month. The first week I was out of my comfort zone, but I am now settling...
Tapas in BCN

Tapas in BCN

I decided to spend a semester in Barcelona, Spain at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. During my time abroad I fell in love with Barcelona but once I leave, I will definitely miss the food the most including tapas. A tapa is an appetizer in Spanish cuisine but...
Rome Bound

Rome Bound

Studying abroad has always been an interest of mine during college. I received an email about a scholarship to study abroad in Rome, Italy for a month during the summer. Italy was on my top 3 list of places I wanted to study abroad. This was a perfect opportunity and...
Blog #2

Blog #2

When the plane touched down in Rome, I was beyond excited to be in Italy. I felt a bit overwhelmed with how busy it was how different the buildings look, and even the people (how they dress, language barrier, etc.).  There were no negative thoughts running through my...