Fulbright, or How I Moved Abroad

Studying abroad left a big impression on me. I loved the challenge of communicating in a different language, being able to explore a new city on my own without cell phone service (this is before I knew about downloading Google maps to use offline), and learning about different cultures and ways of life. However, studying…

Picking up where I left off…

My last major post was about my study abroad experience in Paris. I still look back fondly on that time even now, and I actually visited last June and October --- my fourth and fifth visits. Regarding the remainder of my Fulbright time, you might wonder if I'll be able to accurately remember everything. Fortunately,…

A Throwback to When I Studied Abroad

Many of you know that this isn’t my first time living in another country. Two years ago around this time, I left Tampa for Paris, France. I spent that spring semester living with a host family, exploring France and other countries, making friends, and fueling my desire to work abroad. I started learning French in…

Just a Little Introduction

This will be my first attempt at blogging, so bear with me. My main goal is to keep my friends and family updated on how life is treating me in Ankara. I’ve read a lot of travel blogs that deal with men and women quitting their fancy (but possibly boring) corporate jobs to travel the world,…