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The Trials and Tribulations of driving in Scotland
For those readers who may have read about my first solo public transit experience, this one is also a trial-by fire story involving driving a rental car in Scotland. Here’s some fun facts that I wish I had known before booking my car: Always make sure that you know whether your rental insurance is covered by your credit card or home car insurance before you go to pick up your car. Bring proof of said Insurance because some companies demand the proof before you are allowed to rent your car without buying their insurance. If you are listed as the driver, you cannot change the driver when you pick up…
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How to Use Public Transit + 5 Pre-Trip Must-do’s
If any of you out there are like I was before I studied abroad, you may have little or no experience using public transportation. Trust me, there is no judgement here! If you want to read about my ridiculous first 24 hours in Spain which involved trial-by-fire transit experience, click here. For everyone else who’s just here for information on how to use public transit to get around Europe or elsewhere, read on. Start Before you Leave for your Trip… When you arrive in a foreign country, the first thing many people need to do is find a way to get from the airport to their home for their first…
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My First 48 Hours of Study Abroad in Madrid
My First 48 Hours of Study Abroad in Madrid were memorable and a bit crazy. For all you out there who may have studied abroad (or are thinking about it) and felt some of these emotions, you are not alone! I always knew I wanted to study abroad. My parents who took both my brother and me along on every adventure they could manage. So it’s natural that I would want to study abroad and really immerse in a foreign country. When it came time to select a study abroad destination, Spain was practically chosen for me. As a Spanish major, it just makes sense to become an expert through…