Preparing for a trip abroad, where you will be submerged into a new culture, can be a daunting prospect. Readying yourself as much as possible beforehand will limit the stress of traveling greatly. Here are things I have been doing to prepare myself:

For my blog post, I decided to choose something that I am very passionate about—food! One of the things I am most excited about going into my trip is the opportunity to try many new things, especially foods. I cannot wait to experience what a traditional meal is like in Spain.

by MacKenzie Lahren

I arrived in Malaga, Spain at around noon after about fourteen hours of flying. I felt a mixture of uneasiness and excitement with a slight tinge of confidence. I could do this. I could live in a foreign country where no one really spoke English and I knew no one.

- by Natalia Corbitt