As you know, I am incredibly proud of you and not just because you made it through the ups and downs of study abroad and came out a more resilient person but because you are willing to share your experiences with others. As a study abroad advisor, your blog is an invaluable tool for my future advisees who will learn from your experience that study abroad difficulties can be overcome.

Just like regular college life, everything is not always rosy. It is how you manage the non-rosy challenges that teach you how persistent you can be in the face of adversity. When you look for your first apartment after graduation, you will be much less stressed about it than your peers who did not have to find housing abroad. When something doesn’t go your way in the future, you can remember your trials and tribulations in Copenhagen and put it all in perspective so you can move forward. Most importantly, I can almost guarantee you that 10 years from now, you will laugh hysterically about all the housing struggles much like I made you laugh when I told you about my trials and tribulations finding a hostel in Barcelona at the height of tourist season during my backpacking adventures.

Looking forward to hearing more about the good and not so good of being out of your comfort zone for a semester abroad.

Lisa A.

All the best,
Lisa

All the best,
Lisa

Your blog is so vivid. I can picture myself strolling down the grand boulevards, gazing intently at paintings, sculpture, and other art in numerous museums, and eating fresh, delicious food each day.

Thank you for sharing this enticing snapshot of one of the most incredible cities in the world. I studied abroad in Paris many years ago and will enjoy reliving the experience through your blog.

All the best,
Lisa
UM Study Abroad