neighborhood tour: rome-ing around

Welcome to my crib! I took time for myself this weekend and stayed in Rome. It was wonderful to sleep in and catch up on homework instead of running from bus to train to bus across Europe. I cannot recommend it enough to take time for yourself especially when experiencing changes of lifestyle and routine. As part of my acceptance…

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getting an internship + tips for success

Above I'm with my fellow AIG Direct San Diego Interns in Times Square NYC for our induction and training. I’ve been asked on multiple occasions how I snagged my internship, what I liked about it, what I didn't, etc. So, I’ve decided to share my experience since I’m in the last week. This is a two part blog, I've broken…

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shopping for abroad

If you’re anything like me, shopping is quite the ordeal and not to be confused with the actual packing. Lists are involved, multiple trips to the store, and yes- stress. After all my research I’ve decided on some essentials that I needed BEFORE I go abroad. (Stay tuned for the after, where we see if these are truly essential, or…

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