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A Day in the Life: Study Abroad Edition (Part II)
Continuing the Adventure One of the things I appreciated most about Tarleton State’s study abroad program was the flexibility to extend our travels after the academic portion ended. Instead of flying home with the group, we booked our own return flight, which allowed us to spend another week exploring London and Italy. Looking back, I don’t think I would’ve had the…
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A Day in the Life: Study Abroad Edition (Part I)
🇮🇪 Ireland (June 9–14, 2026) Ireland was our first stop, and honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to Europe. Every day was a mix of learning, sightseeing, and just enough free time to explore on our own. Looking back, it was the perfect balance. 📅 June 10 | Welcome to Dublin! 9:45 AM – Arrive in…
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From “What’s an ETA?” to Exploring Europe
If you had asked me a few years ago if I wanted to go to Europe, my answer would’ve been an immediate, “Absolutely!” The problem wasn’t that I didn’t want to go, it was that I had no idea where to even begin. I’d traveled outside of the U.S. before, but only to Mexico. Europe felt like a completely different level of travel.…