Many assume that living abroad for a few months will force you to make local friends in your host country. However, the reality is more complicated. Here I will share my tips and tricks for overcoming fears and reservations and experiencing the full joy that comes from true immersion while abroad.   Why Immersion is […]

It’s a little bit surprising to look at the calendar and think that half of my first semester in Vladivostok is already gone. Seven weeks seem to have effortlessly drifted by in strict contention with my own efforts at learning the Russian language. I can say that my knowledge of Russian when I arrived in […]

When moving to a foreign country, it is always difficult figuring out how to do the things you want to do. It can also be hard to figure out how to get out an meet locals, one of the most valuable experiences you can have on a study abroad experience. Some things you learn through […]