Reflecting on my research year abroad in Boston, USA

Hi, my name is Ieva, and I have just finished my 9 months studying abroad in Boston, USA. There I had this amazing opportunity to do research with world-class experts in astrophysics at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard &

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This is America: Studying in Washington D.C.

Over the last academic year, I have been studying in Washington D.C., United States of America. Before flying out there, all I could think is ‘how on earth am I going to survive?’ And now, having spent just under 2

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Getting Settled in Pennsylvania

After spending my Summer on the West Coast I was sad to leave but ready for a new experience which came in the form of The Pennsylvania State University. Before I arrived at Penn State I spent a few days

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Summer in the Bay Area

10 weeks, 3 courses, 2 finals and a tradeshow later and my time at U.C. Berkeley is up and it’s been a fantastic Summer. I’m not sure what my expectation of Berkeley was but I definitely didn’t expect all the

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If God isn’t a Penn State Fan, then why is the sky white and blue?

As I am starting to near the end of my year exchange at Penn State, it time to start reflecting on what has been an incredible year.  I the following series of posts, I hope that I can convey some

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“Give yourself a mountain, the view at the top is worth the climb.”

It has only been seven weeks but I can truthfully say that this experience has changed my life thus far. When I arrived, my roommate met me and helped me bring my belongings from the airport shuttle to our home

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