Amsterdam, oh, Amsterdam, how you have stolen my heart. This trip to the Netherlands takes the cake for my favorite trip abroad (so far!). A lot of the time when I travel I think about how Id like to come back to visit one day, but with Amsterdam, I am positive that I will live … Continue reading A Weekend in Amsterdam
Author: Alexandra Mier y Teran
A Weekend in Zürich
Can you believe that I head back to the US in under a month? As much as I have loved Europe, I am ready to get back to sweet, sweet, America. This past weekend I was in Zürich, Switzerland and my trip was full of chocolate, Christmas lights, Swiss cheese, and glühwein. On this trip, … Continue reading A Weekend in Zürich
A Weekend in Ireland – Clare, Galway and Dublin
When planning my trips abroad, Ireland was always a top priority for me. I had heard such amazing stories about the tiny island, and so I booked my flights! My friend Alexis and I arrived in Dublin late on a Thursday night and got a solid 5 hours of sleep before groggily hopping on a … Continue reading A Weekend in Ireland – Clare, Galway and Dublin
A Weekend in Barcelona
In October I made my way to the other side of Spain to Barcelona! I met up with my favorite gals, Julia and Liza again and got to show off my Spanish skills and teach them a thing or two about how to live the Spanish lifestyle. After an early flight, we arrived on the … Continue reading A Weekend in Barcelona
A Weekend in Morocco
Morocco is one of the most unique countries I have had the opportunity to visit. It is full of color, friendly faces, and longstanding traditions which locals are excited to share with the many visitors who cross its borders every day. This trip was my first time visiting Africa, so I was super excited to … Continue reading A Weekend in Morocco
Study Abroad Update No. III
I have officially reached the halfway point! The past 84 days (not counting, or anything) have been a whirlwind, but I've made it this far. I have been writing primarily about my weekend travel trips, which are the most exciting part for me to tell you about, but I figured I would update about life … Continue reading Study Abroad Update No. III
A Weekend on the Amalfi Coast, Italy
September was a very busy month! In addition to Copenhagen, I also made a trip to the Amalfi Coast, Italy. My parents have always gushed about how gorgeous the Amalfi Coast is, and so it was on the top of my lists of places to travel while in Europe. Because of the complicated nature of … Continue reading A Weekend on the Amalfi Coast, Italy
A Weekend in Copenhagen, Denmark
Earlier this month, on a total whim I decided to go see some of my closest friends who are studying in Copenhagen, Denmark. I knew almost nothing about the country other than that it was one of the happiest countries on earth, so I booked my ticket and was on my way! I arrived in … Continue reading A Weekend in Copenhagen, Denmark
Spain Study Abroad Update No. II
When people talk about their abroad experiences, they always tell you about the amazing clubs they went to, and the food they ate, and the crazy time they did that one thing that changed their life. They never tell you about the hard parts, the late-night cries, the culture shock and the homesickness. I only … Continue reading Spain Study Abroad Update No. II
Spain Study Abroad Update No. I
¡Hola desde España! If you didn't already know, I am spending the next 5 months in Málaga, Spain! I arrived the first week of August and have decided that I will be posting study abroad updates every two weeks. Make sure you are subscribed for email updates so that you don't miss them! These posts … Continue reading Spain Study Abroad Update No. I
Alexandra Mier y Terán 