I’m half way through my gap year and I can't help but feel completely lost. I have a degree, I’ve been abroad and now…. I’m bartending. Yes, I love my job, I wouldn't be there if I didn't. From the women who come into the bar dressed for Vegas and order drinks with the most... Continue Reading →

  No Desert, No Degree, and I thought I was going to Die. I will probably always remember Thursday November 30th, as one of the worst days of my life. While studying abroad they tell you that many people go through ups and downs. I can now personally say that yes, being away from home... Continue Reading →

While abroad for an entire semester it’s easy to fall into a rut. By half way you’ve probably been to the top places on your list of things to see while in country and midterms can seem never ending. Many exchange students including myself can get wrapped up in the mundane nature of day-to-day routines... Continue Reading →

It seems like every time I message a friend from back home they ask me... "How has your time in Moroccan been so far?" To which I reply... "great!" or "amazing!" This question is impossible to answer fully. I feel like no matter what my response is, be it long or short it won’t do... Continue Reading →

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.” ― John Muir, The Mountains of California Never in my life have... Continue Reading →

When I come back to visit in the future Rabat will be my first stop. Before we left, I was feeling hesitant again because we booked things last minute and this time we decided to stay in an Airbnb. We weren't sure about Airbnb  before becasue of safety but decided to go for it this... Continue Reading →

Adventures are lessons in disguise. This weekend was my first major trip since arriving to Morocco. Three other exchange students and I planned to take a trip to Chefchaouen and Akchour over our three day holiday weekend. Wednesday last week we threw together the plans, booked a place to stay, and paid for a taxi... Continue Reading →

Yesterday was our first trip out of Ifrane since the night we arrived at the airport. I thought driving up at night was beautiful and interesting because of all the people still out and about in the middle of the night and because of the shops selling things from ceramics to textiles with their lights... Continue Reading →

Adjustment is not something that happens overnight. The hardest part for me in my first couple of days in Morocco has been my appetite. In the US I have a healthy diet for the most part. I eat three or four small meals a day and drink probably less water that I should but I... Continue Reading →