Season or color? What's in a name? My given name is Autumn . And although I didn't automatically like having a unique name as a child,...

What I thought would be an introductory dinner for our study abroad group to experience Moroccan cuisine became so much more. Music...

I decided to embrace this season of quiet. A season to enjoy tasty cappuccinos made in my Italian moka pot, watch Arabic shows and movies

I went on a proper holiday. After 3 months in Rome, juggling school work, classes, and part time work, I was able to take a true spring...

How do people live best? In community. Whether small or large, quiet or loud, and whatever variety it looks like, people are built for...

Haiti. Cambodia. Palestine. Gullah. Legacy. Song. Memory. Resilience. In one line, this looks like a random collection of places and...

Writing feels a little more bohemian and poetic when nestled in the corner of a hookah bar on cushions and low chairs from the middle...

Ludoteca’s are after school programs in Italy, and students are grouped by age – preschoolers, young elementary, and older. In my field...

Pick a destination and then enjoy the journey of discovery along the way. That is my favorite way to explore Rome on foot. Today I chose...

This week is end-capped on the train. Monday to Napoli, Friday to Venezia. The middle filled with Roma. If you don’t know by now, I adore...

How is it already week 5 of my study abroad program, and the beginning of February? I knew the time would go faster than I had hoped, but...

Tears are a controversial topic in my head, yet they fell frequently this week. We are four weeks into our time in Italy, and this week’s...

Balance. Is it ever truly a realistic goal or achievement? What does it mean to live a balanced life? Especially when engaging in...

This week encompassed a wide range of human emotions. From joy and excitement, to accomplishment, to sadness and grief.  From coffee to...

Shops, restaurants, and cafes fille every tiny opening along the street and are a true feast for the eyes.

Studying refugee and forced migration is a complex and multi-faceted endeavor. Before I start digging into the actual classroom studies...

2024 starts with a flight to Rome to study abroad program with University of Washington. Our team focus will be the global refugee crisis.