Author: Katie Elking

A few of my fav things are iced coffees, sunsets, beach days, the season of fall, long bike rides... I think you get the point. Kent State University, Class of 2018 Marketing, International Business & Sport Administration
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5 Ways to Document Your Time Abroad

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Studying abroad makes a lasting impact on a your life. Instead of just thinking you'll remember every little detail about your time abroad, we've come up with a few ways to look back on your experience in Italy once it has come to end. 1. Journaling  Setting aside some time each day to write about your day or a recent trip you went on is a great way to keep
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5 Stages of Going on a Run in Florence

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Four months in a new country can surely take a toll on your body, especially in Italy, the land of carbs! A great way to stay toned and in shape is by exercising and what better way to do so than running through the beautiful city of Florence!  At home, you already know your favorite running routes and how far you can go without passing out in the middle of
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Thank-You Letters to My Semester Abroad

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To European transportation, Thank you for being cheap.  Thank you for encouraging the act of traveling by making it so simple.  Thank you for my opportunities to backpack through Europe for my 10 day spring break trip.  Please move your business to the States so I can fly across the country for less than 50 dollars. To my study abroad friends, Thank you for the endless memories.  Thank you for
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Making Florence Your Home Away From Home

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"Your home away from home" is such a common, overrated phrase heard by billions of college students these days.  But in reality, it's one of the truest statements I have ever heard.  I was lucky enough to find a college that did feel like home and now, I am even luckier to study abroad in a city that feels like my second home away from home.  Getting acquainted with the
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