Study Abroad: 7 Compelling Reasons to Do It & Never Look Back
The study abroad programs I did through FSU changed my life and made me the person I am today. I was fortunate enough to start college and my life as an adult by studying abroad for my first semester in Panama. Then, for the last semester of college, I received a study abroad scholarship that...
Swimming With Whale Sharks in Cancun, Mexico (Based on My Experience)
Swimming with whale sharks in Cancun, Mexico is easily the best ocean experience I've had in my lifetime. I used to think swimming with whale sharks was a bucket-list experience reserved for only a few, but it's actually affordable and accessible for anyone who can visit the Cancun area during...
Moments I Felt on Top of the World: Swimming With Manta Rays in Cancun
In July 2020—while the rest of the world was stressing about Covid—my best friend Jaymie and I headed to Mexico to swim with the whale sharks. Little did I know I'd encounter one of the ocean's most otherworldly creatures as well. Whale Shark Tour With Amancay Freediving The tour we did with...
How to Furnish Your Entire House for Under $2,800
They say furniture is the third highest expense in your lifetime, after a house and car. But you can beat that statistic. I furnished my entire house for under $2,800 by buying used items, shopping local and taking my time—and I couldn't be happier. In this post I've laid out photos of each item...
