Greece
Feb. 20
Everything Goes In Greece!
Currently it is 12:36 AM here in the beautiful city of Athens. I apologize for not blogging lately! The Greeks have taken a hold of me and my sanity! It still is mind boggling how different Greece is from Texas.…
Feb. 12
Greetings from Greece!
So I was trying to update this the night of the day that I arrived but I guess the website wasn’t working. I tried for a few days, but I guess the connection was just bad. Give me a few…
Feb. 02
14 hours
I’ll be heading to the airport to wait and catch my flight at 5:15. I’m REALLY REALLY excited. It feels surreal. I’m really going to miss my family… A lot. Everyone thinks I’m bored and stuff but that’s totally not…
Jan. 25
Single Digit Countdown.
The saying “Time flies,” is an understatement. Well I officially have 8 days until I leave for Greece. Prior to creating my own blog for my semester abroad I would read a bunch of other students’ blog about studying abroad.…
Jan. 15
SO, Here’s The Scoop
HELLO AGAIN! Danika checking in. It is currently 7:29 PM here in Athens, Greece. I apologize for not blogging recently! I have been super busy with school starting up and the excursions we recently went on. This past weekend we…
Jan. 15
Good News!
So, I won’t be dormless for my semester abroad! I woke up to a pleasant email that included housing arrangements, maps, and an activities calendar! Let me just say, if my budget allows it, I want to try to attend…
Jan. 10
Here’s to new adventures!
It’s currently 7:23 PM. Today was my first full day here in the beautiful city of Athens, Greece. It honestly didn’t hit me until right now while I was sitting in my room listening to music and Go The Distance came…
Jan. 03
Much needed advice.
So I have a few questions and if anyone can help me out, I’d really appreciate it. Exchanging Currency: I know the absolute worst place to exchange currency is at the airport. (First hand experience after going to Jamaica). I’ve…
Jan. 02
I can officially say I’m leaving next month.
February 3rd is right around the corner. I honestly can say I’m not nervous or scared. I’m pretty much numb. I think. And I haven’t the slightest idea why. I don’t know if that’s good or bad. I’m happy and…
Nov. 29
GUESS WHO IS A GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT!
ME! Yvette _ _ _ _! LIL’ OL’ ME! I LITERALLY JUST GOT THE EMAIL AND I AM FLIPPIN’ OUT! CRYING HAPPY TEARS. I CAN NOT BELIEVE THIS! I’LL WRITE A POST LATER ON THE DETAILS! Update: The max that…
Nov. 28
Back to back post.
Sue me. Scholarship update: I didn’t get the 2nd scholarship from Rutgers. It’s not really upsetting because I did get one which I am VERY grateful for. It was disappointing to find out that they were only able to select…
Nov. 28
66 Days!
Warning: This post is extremely long; I’m still in America. So if anyone would like to know I APPLIED FOR MY VISA TODAY!!! (amongst all other things) Let me just say that while some people will say the people at the…
Nov. 19
I’ve noticed a trend…
I’ve posted once a month with the exception of August. Which is fine since I don’t leave until February. Update: I was awarded one scholarship out of three so far! Fingers crossed for the other two! (The notification dates are…