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 →
Bad Days Happen Abroad Too
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 →
Don’t forget to stop and smell the SPICES.
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 →
The Impossible Question- “How has your trip been so far?”
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 →
13 Thousand Foot Club: My Journey to the Top of Toubkal
“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 →
Beaches, Breakfast, and Bygones. The Top Six Things to Do In Rabat Over a Weekend
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 →
Chefchaouen and Akchour
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 →
Mini-Adventure to Fez
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 →
Dehydration and Adjustment
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 →
First Night Tears
Words can't describe how I feel right now. The car ride from Fes to campus was beautiful. It was up a long winding mountain road passing though tiny little towns that look like something out of an episode of Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain. When we arrived at the school I was surprised to see... Continue Reading →