Travel

When I learned that my alma mater, Iowa State, would participate in the Aer Lingus American Football Classic in Dublin, I knew I had to attend. Given my deep connection as an alumnus of the marching band, my talented brother’s current membership, and my proximity to Ireland, it was an opportunity I could not pass […]

Frankfurt is a city many people overlook when traveling to Germany. Known for its modern architecture and financial districts, there are also some beautiful hidden gems waiting to be discovered by art lovers. Just south is the charming city of Heidelburg, a town whose landscape is art in itself. I traveled to these towns in […]

In Spring 2023, I studied abroad through Iowa State’s LAS (Liberal Arts and Sciences) program to complete my Spanish degree. This full-immersion program was based in Caceres, Spain, where I attended courses at La Universidad de Extremadura. Our courses were with only other ISU students due to course content requirements to obtain the specific credits. […]

Although I have been in the Netherlands for four months, my study program has kept me busy enough to limit my exploration of the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam. However, during this winter break, I have explored two Dutch cities with a unique history, which visitors often neglect: Amersfoort and Leiden. Both towns have deep and intriguing […]

As many people know, I have recently moved to Amsterdam to pursue my Master’s Degree in Art and Culture at the University of Amsterdam. Moving to a foreign country has been scary, complex, and stressful, with countless hurdles and obstacles. Nevertheless, I got all my ducks in a row and moved to Amsterdam at the […]