This post was written by Maria (cool name, don’t ya think?). She is a friend of mine who grew up in Spain, went to university in France and studied abroad in the US. She will share her experience on the differences between living in Spain and the US. ...
Mother Tongue: Book Review Mother Tongue: Book Synopsis *Disclaimer: Post contains affiliate links Mother Tongue: My Family’s Globe-Trotting Quest to Dream in Mandarin, Laugh in Arabic, and Sing in Spanish by Christine Gilbert is a travel memoir that...
Book of the Month: Beginning French (Review + Author Interview) Disclaimer: Some links may be affiliate links July 14 is the French version of Independence Day. On La Fête de la Fédération, France is turning Blue-White-Red, as fireworks sparkle over the...
What Is Reverse Culture Shock? While a lot of people are familiar and expect to experience culture shock when they go abroad, most people have never heard of Reverse Culture Shock. It doesn’t really matter if you traveled extensively, lived abroad as an...
Too Young to Study Abroad Kathleen Megan wrote an article in The Hartford Courant this month concerning a case of discrimination in the University of Connecticut. Colin Carlson, a 13 year old prodigy was denied to attend an African ecology course that included a...
MariaAbroad is a Travel Blog to inspire you and show you cool places around the world. I'll share articles about travel, culture, and craft beer. Follow me along, as I adventure through the world, one beer at a time. Cheers!
MariaAbroad is a Travel Blog to inspire you and show you cool places around the world. I'll share articles about travel, culture, and craft beer. Follow me along, as I adventure through the world, one beer at a time. Cheers!
