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Why Study Abroad?

May 20, 2019

Our interview was going well. I had quick answers to every question. Sol, the other exchange student from Argentina, and I were enjoying our time with the reporter; we easily bounced off each other, adding more details and anecdotes to our stories. I had an answer to every question…until...

Skiing in Austria: How It Helped Me (Almost) Overcome My Fears

May 14, 2019

Exchange students go to school, but we also like to look for opportunities to not be a student. The most stunning and challenging trip during my exchange year was skiing in Austria. A total of 40 exchange students, including myself, skipped school for a week to ski on Großglockner, the...

Italy’s Travel Scam: How to Avoid It (And Save Your Money)

May 10, 2019

If you’re visiting Italy soon, specifically Milan, you’ll want to avoid Italy’s travel scam. Save yourself the headache of pestering men and save your money with these tips! Updated June 21, 2020 Jump Ahead Prior WarningItaly’s Travel Scam: Don’t Hold the...

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This is the Best High School Study Abroad Program in 2020

May 6, 2019

When I was 16 years old, I was a foreign exchange student in Germany while in high school. Many high schoolers don’t study abroad, but they should! Today I’m sharing the best high school study abroad program and answering all your questions so you can travel abroad confidently...

Have you experienced climate anxiety? Do you think your experiences with climate anxiety could be linked to white or racial anxiety? This article really had me unpacking my whiteness! Of course, everyone can experience climate anxiety. But this article brings up valid questions and concerns as to why white people are the least impacted by climate change yet the most likely to experience climate anxiety? I've continued thinking about this article after creating this carousel, but perhaps climate anxiety is a form of white guilt? White people have had the greatest impacts on climate change, and now seeing the consequences of our actions has us avoiding feelings of guilt by choosing feelings of anxiety. The article certainly achieved it's goal on my side--I'm thinking about my place in the climate crisis! I think it's important to reflect on our individual sources of climate anxiety so we know how to control it and turn it into action. Because, at the end of the day, the climate criss is a huge issue and we need everyone actively forcing change! There's a ton to unpack here--let's discuss! 👇🏻👇🏻
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New profile pic, who dis? My hair is longer! I'm feeling happy and am loving myself recently 😍 This was my 13th hike of 2021! Proud of myself for still sticking to my goal of 52 hikes in 2021. Isn't it crazy that we're already 13 weeks into the new year?? I'm hoping Germany opens up more this summer. They're very slowly distributing vaccines, so I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I just wanna meet Germans and make more German friends and adventure around Europe! It's time to be in the water with a scuba tank again and on the water on a paddle board. How are you feeling? Let's share some vibes!
📣 MY FIRST PRODUCT 📣 Today I launched a Guide to Sustainable Stores. It's a compilation of eco-friendly stores to help environmentalists at every level discover and make sustainable swaps. 🌱 Currently features 80+ stores 🌱 Guide updated every month to include even more swaps 🌱 $3/month There are a plethora of sustainable stores nowadays (YAY!) and more are entering the moment as you're reading this. Our spending habits really are changing the world! 🌎💚 So there's a sustainable swap for nearly everything...but where the heck are they?! Now you have a one-stop resource for all the sustainable stores and products your eco heart desires! 💚 Honesty: This document has been saved to my computer for ages. I'm sharing it today because I genuinely believe it's filling a gap in the sustainability world. Ultimately, I want to help someone on their sustainability journey, even just a little. (Nope, my goal is NOT to get rich of this!!!) This is my first product. It's not pretty. I'm already thinking of how to make it better (other than adding more stores). I created the Patreon page in 30 minutes, saved my Google Doc as a PDF, and uploaded it. 💥 BOOM 💥 product made! This doesn't take a way from its value though. If you're looking for sustainable swaps and eco-friendly businesses, this is it. Link in bio to learn more!!! Comment a favorite emoji that reminds you of our beautiful planet if you're excited or ready to buy!
#52hikeschallenge I knew there had to be a way to safely explore my new home. Heck, I didn't move to Germany to sit at home all day! When I saw a FB ad for the 52 hikes challenge, I knew it was exactly what I needed. 1) It forces me to spend time outside weekly, even in the cold. It's easy for me to forget to get outside when there's an endless list of things to do! 2) I'm using it as an opportunity to find and explore all the wonderful things in my local area. I know one day I'll be able to have epic adventures again, but my new home is kinda cool too 😎 3) Now that I'm fully vaccinated, and many of my coworkers are too, it's been a fun way to get to know some of my coworkers! (While also following local covid guidelines) How are you still exploring in 2021? Tell me below! #safetravel #safetravels✈️ #covidfreetravel #wearamasksavelives #germanytourism #visitgermany #girlsthathike #localtravel #travelathome
My little winter wonderland ❄️ I hadn’t have internet for a bit...but I’m catching up! No internet has allowed me to refocus on nature and other things I love. I’m missing this app less and less... But I miss the connection with you when I’m absent. Two things I’m excited for: 🤭 Showing you my apartment progress, and making it as sustainable as possible during a pandemic 🤭 Challenging you and me to really ramp up our sustainability. I’ve felt lazy with my sustainability growth lately. I’ve got a fun challenge to really kickstart my eco intentions for the year! What are you excited for in 2021? #winterwonderland #snowglobe #reallifesnowglobe #snowfall #winterhiking #germanyhiking #snowcoveredtrees
Do you have a new representative in your district? How about a new senator in your state? Or is it the same one as always? I encourage you to write your representatives this holiday season. Congress is not in session, meaning they are back home in their districts with time to read constituent’s letters and plan future policy. Introduce yourself! Kindly tell them why you voted for them—for climate action. If you didn’t vote for them, kindly tell them why (they didn’t have strong enough climate policy). Talk to them respectfully, but remind them why they have the job they have—to fight for you and other constituents. If you want to see my letters and my tips for writing letters to politicians, comment a 💙 below! Have you ever written to your politicians? Why or why not? #climateaction #climateactionnow #writeyourreps #writeyourrepresentatives #demandbetter #demandclimateaction #climatejustice #climatejusticenow #climatejusticeissocialjustice #environmentalist
In this holiday season, after a tumultuous year for Mother Nature, I’m sure I’m not alone with feelings of eco-guilt. It’s normal to feel bad for how you and I have harmed the planet in the past. Heck, I still feel guilt for how I trash the planet because I’m not perfect. Good thing perfection isn’t a requirement to be an environmentalist! 💚 We need more imperfect people doing the best they can for the planet. Because Planet Earth doesn’t need the eco-equivalent to a diet pill 🙅🏼‍♀️ You matter. Your actions for the planet matter. Link in bio for more info on how to avoid eco-guilt as a traveler! #ecoguilt #progressnotperfect #mothernatureneedsyou #earthneedsyou #dontfeelguilty #goingzerowaste #sustainabilityeducation #knowbetterdobetter #climatecrisis #climatecrisisisreal
Eco-guilt is tricky. Sometimes it can be so suffocating that you can’t do anything at all to actually move towards climate change solution. This is when it is probably better defined as eco-anxiety. But then sometimes eco-guilt leads to the motivation to do better and be better for the planet 🌎 Over time, I’ve learned to focus my eco-guilt into action. Yesterday I went to the store to pick up a few things. I didn’t bring a reusable bag because I figured I’d just hand carry the few things I needed. I ended up with a plastic bag. I felt guilty and stupid. Of course I should’ve brought in my reusable bag! This eco-guilt turned into a lesson: always be prepared because you never know what might happen. Sustainability is hard. Good thing we’re not expecting perfection! Turn your eco-anxiety into lessons learned and prepare for the next time. Next time, I’ll be more prepared. Bye bye eco-guilt 👋🏼 Do you experience eco-guilt? Tell me more in the comments!