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Embracing the Challenge: My Year Abroad in Italy

Embracing the Challenge: My Year Abroad in Italy

Ciao! As I dive into my senior year abroad in Italy, I find myself in a whirlwind of emotions. Here I am in Pavia, surrounded by breathtaking architecture, rich history, and delicious food, yet I often feel waves of homesickness wash over me. I miss my friends back in...

A First Time For Everything…Even Sushi!

A First Time For Everything…Even Sushi!

Went to school today and had a date with friends from school, we went to the plaza that is a mile away from the school and visited some local shops. Pavia is so different from Charlotte, North Carolina, you can walk down street and feel like you are in a village then...

My First Italian Cathedral Experience

My First Italian Cathedral Experience

Okay, so I went to an Italian cathedral for the first time, my Italian Family took me on a little tour around our town to show me a couple sites. Since this was my first time, I was amazed by the beautiful buildings. It was like taking a trip back into history. Our...

Meeting My New Host Family

Meeting My New Host Family

Meeting My Italian Host Family: A Dream Come True Oh my gosh, you guys! I just had the most incredible experience ever—I met my Italian host family for the first time, and I can’t even describe how nervous and excited I was! Picture this: I’m standing at the airport,...

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Embracing the Challenge: My Year Abroad in Italy

Embracing the Challenge: My Year Abroad in Italy

Ciao! As I dive into my senior year abroad in Italy, I find myself in a whirlwind of emotions. Here I am in Pavia, surrounded by breathtaking architecture, rich history, and delicious food, yet I often feel waves of homesickness wash over me. I miss my friends back in...

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A First Time For Everything…Even Sushi!

A First Time For Everything…Even Sushi!

Went to school today and had a date with friends from school, we went to the plaza that is a mile away from the school and visited some local shops. Pavia is so different from Charlotte, North Carolina, you can walk down street and feel like you are in a village then...

read more
Zoe on bus

Hi, My name is Zoe Valdez, I am 17 years old and I love to travel.

Spent three weeks in South Korea, 22 cities in 23 days touring the American West, swam… read more