A Day in the Life of Studying Abroad

Adapted Repost from “Seville & More” | Alyssa W. | ISA Veritas Spain Fall 2019 Flashback First night in Seville: my roommate and I decided to take a stroll through our neighborhood. We walked in a few circles before finally figuring out where the main road was that led to the city center. As we … More A Day in the Life of Studying Abroad

Life in a Homestay

Adapted Repost from “Seville & More” | Alyssa Ward | ISA Veritas Spain Fall 2019 Hold up…not only are you living in a foreign country for 3 months, but you are also living with a family you’ve never met before who doesn’t speak your first language? For some of you, the thought of this may … More Life in a Homestay

Culture Shock

Adapted Repost from “Seville & More” | Alyssa Ward | ISA Veritas Spain Fall 2019 Imagine this: Overnight flight to Spain. Majorly jet-lagged. Haven’t eaten for over 12 hours.  After touring Madrid all day, I finally sit down to eat dinner at a restaurant in the center of the city at 9pm with a group … More Culture Shock

“He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.” -Matthew 10:39*

Adapted Repost from “Cape Town 2020” | Foster Popken | ISA Veritas South Africa Spring 2020 Hello! This is the first post of a weekly blog I will be writing covering my time studying abroad in South Africa! I’m going to split my post into four major themes: Itinerary, Learn the Culture, SPIRITUAL LIFE, and ‘join me.’Here’s how it’ll … More “He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.” -Matthew 10:39*