Living Abroad – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingAugust 14, 2015September 4, 2015

We Discovered The World Together – RTW Family Travel 20 Years Later

I was 11, tall for my age, lanky, a bit shy, and perpetually curious. I wasn't a huge fan of school and found the whole thing awkward but, I had my core group of friends and powerful interests. I wa…

BackpackingAugust 5, 2014August 7, 2014

Your First Two Months Will Define Your Study Abroad Experience

I remember the surreal exhilaration as I took that first step onto Danish soil. Even as a veteran traveler I still coul…

EuropeNovember 28, 2013November 28, 2013

Denmark: Don’t Throw Away Your Future

An open question to my Danish friends - do you truly want to emulate Arizona? Because that's the direction you're heading. The Study Progress Reform Talking Points Fresh off of a recent recession and in the midst o…

BackpackingSeptember 10, 2012April 23, 2013

Avoid Wrecking Your Study Abroad Experience

The bartender leaned across the dark stained wood that marked a bar that had heard and seen the drunken adventures of revelry makers for decades. In a thick Irish accent he rambled off, "What'll ya' take darlin?" with…

BackpackingJanuary 10, 2012January 10, 2012

The Second Oldest Amusement Park in the World – Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen

One of Copenhagen's central tourist attractions, Tivoli Gardens, doubles as a regular destination for locals as well. The amusement park, which is semi-seasonal, is open between mid-April and the end of December each y…

EuropeSeptember 24, 2011September 24, 2011

Learning Danish – Surprising Realizations

When I first arrived in Denmark I was gung ho about learning Danish. I felt that as an incoming resident who would be spending two years in the country it was the least I could do to learn Danish during my stay. To my surprise the majority of my Danish friends appreciated the sentiment but disco…

EuropeSeptember 20, 2011September 20, 2011

Students Only: Partying in the Black Diamond Library in Copenhagen

While Copenhagen is famous for its architectural flare, one of the city's famous landmarks is the "Black Diamond". Built as an extension to the city's ancient Royal Danish Library, the Black Diamond is a neo-modern 7-s…

EuropeAugust 18, 2011

Five Major Differences Between Long-Term and Short-Term Study Abroad Programs

It sounds simple but if you're like me, you probably view all study abroad programs as essentially the same, and you probably view most international students similarly as a result. Hold your horses! The two are actu…

BackpackingAugust 2, 2011August 3, 2011

Moving to Study and Live Abroad: Why I Chose Europe for My Masters Degree

If everything goes according to plan with my Visa and class registration I'll be starting my two year Masters in Communication and Cognition at the University of Copenhagen in just under a Month. Eager to get settled …