study abroad – Sierra Malone

Th0ughts: Everything Has a Season

While Summer is living out the rest of her days this year, Autumn is making preparations for her annual entrance. I’m not ready for the seasons to change yet but I admire Autumn for how she prepares to step into her time.

Using Mindfulness as a Tool While Living Abroad

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a practice of being fully aware of the present moment. There are many trainings and practices that can help a person introduce mindfulness into their day-to-day life including meditation, breathing exercises, journals writing, practicing gratitude, etc. Mindfulness has a deep history in Hinduism and Buddhism. Forms of mindfulness can alsoContinue reading “Using Mindfulness as a Tool While Living Abroad”

24 hours in Newcastle

“We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone“ Katie Thurmes I was able to spend some time in this gorgeous northern city this past week. I only had a very short amount of time so here is Newcastle in 24 hours: The Castle in Newcastle Who knew there was a castle inContinue reading “24 hours in Newcastle”

Dealing with Homesickness While Abroad

“But we have to remember that we have lost the vessel, not the memories. We just have to build a new place to hold them.” – Kelli Kehler I’m writing this as I fly back to England after a trip home for the summer break. It was an emotional goodbye this time. Last year whenContinue reading “Dealing with Homesickness While Abroad”

How to Own Being Labelled a “Mature Student” at the Ripe Old Age of 23

Happy half-term to my UK fam and happy summer vacay to those back home! You made it through the 2021 school year my friends!! (whoop whoop!) We still have a couple more weeks left here at uni, but we are almost there! I – just like the rest of the world – have been listeningContinue reading “How to Own Being Labelled a “Mature Student” at the Ripe Old Age of 23”

Moving Overseas During a Global Pandemic

I have a feeling this should just be titled “Moving Overseas.” Full Stop. But moving during the middle of a pandemic did make things a little extra spicy. If I’m being completely honest, it’s only been 5 months but I don’t remember many details of the journey. I know I had 3 layovers and thatContinue reading “Moving Overseas During a Global Pandemic”