Be mindful. Participate. Connect.

Tina Fey’s first rule of improvisation is say ‘yes.’ Apparently Tina and I are kindred spirits, because that is my New Year’s resolution and my study abroad motto. I knew when I signed up to go to Spain that I was not cut out for the study abroad life—I like routines and comfort zones, I’m a...

Reading, running, and reflections.

I think my host mom thinks I'm crazy for running on top of all the walking we do in Spain. "You get plenty of exercise walking, it's good for your health," she tells me. Yeah, and you also have to make up for the copious amounts of bread that Spaniards eat. Which is delicious, don't...