When deciding where I wanted to go for my study abroad, I had two options: The University of Tübingen, which is located in the southern part of Germany and has a more authentic, college-town feel, or the University of Hamburg, located in the second largest city in Germany and in the northern part of the country. Naturally, after attending an urban school in Philadelphia, I had to go with Hamburg. The University… Read More
To say that I was skeptical to be living in student housing in Germany was an understatement. I really tried to do everything I could to get out of having a dorm, yet I had no luck. I was brought back to my first year at Temple where I hated my roommate, hated all of the immature people on my floor, hated the lack of privacy, and hated the overpriced, shit food… Read More
As all of my friends at home finished up their spring 2012 semester and entered into the summer season, full of beach vacations, summer jobs, and relaxation, I had just gotten into my four classes at the University of Hamburg. I knew that attending a university in a foreign country, in a foreign language, would be a challenging experience, but never did I expect it would be as fulfilling as it was…. Read More
Agia Napa: a beautiful resort town located on the south western coast of the beautiful country of Cyprus. Although it is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches, it is more famous for its “party capital” title that it shares with the likes of Ibiza, Rimini, and Mykonos. This is a place where British and Scandinavian tourists alike swarm to for any and every special event that involves a heavy amount of alcohol,… Read More