Traveling is something I love to do. Packing is not. Fitting everything I need into one suitcase for the next four months is definitely intimidating. What if’s run through my head at a mile a minute, and I worry that I might not pack right. I have a 50 pound limit to work with, so everything … Continue reading Packing
The author of Lamentations tells us that “the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; the are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 2:22-23). My friends, it has been a long journey to get to today, and through it all, God has been so faithful. In March 2015, I began … Continue reading Always Faithful
I must humbly admit something to you, friends. My first reaction to many things in life is fear and anxiety. I worry all day. I worry about how my words have affected others. I worry about getting things done on time. I worry about the unknown. I worry about my friends and my family. I … Continue reading Fear
In last week’s post, I shared my big dreams for this coming semester with you all- and I also recognized that in pursuing those goals, I need your prayers. I need the Lord to equip me, because only through His strength and grace will I begin to glorify Him. As I prepare to go on this grand adventure, … Continue reading Pray with Me
My friends, I have seen many a bucket list for semesters abroad. I am sure you have seen them, too- an excited student wants to make the most of their time abroad, so they make a list of the cities they want to visit, the experiences they want to have, and the things their semester just … Continue reading Study Abroad Bucket List
If you are joining me on this adventure, there are probably some details you want to know. WHEN ARE YOU LEAVING? I am hopping onto an early morning flight in San Francisco on August 24, 2016. That’s only 42 days away! WHERE ARE YOU GOING? Chambéry, France. It is a small town nestled in the French Alps. … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions
Fifty days. Fifty days until I step off a train in my new hometown: Chambéry, France. Fifty days until I see the French Alps with my own eyes. Fifty days until I immerse myself in the French language and culture. Fifty days until I begin the challenging, exciting adventure that is study abroad. This fall , I … Continue reading Fifty Days
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