Taylor Houck: Living and playing soccer in Finland

Finnish people have been unbelievably nice to me so far. My teammates are always there to help translate for me, or to try and help me…

Lauren Van Orden: SHOWER

I should start by admitting I’m writing this article while watching the movie “Taken”. If you are playing abroad, you’ve seen this movie. This cinematic experience…

Mandy Bible: What to pack for adventure, work, and life

The act of traveling (moving from one place to another) has become second nature to me. It started when I was young, traveling back and forth…

Leslie Cikra: Eating clean in Europe, it can be done.

After being back in the States, I realized how the baguette sandwiches for lunch and chocolate croissants for dinner (not really but kind of) were making…

Alexa Rand: Thanksgiving in Sweden

“Every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being redirected to something better.” –Dr. Steve Maraboli   I woke up…

Bailey Hunter: Find a way to balance your lives

Find a way to balance your live(S). Yes plural, because the life you have abroad does not compare to your collegiate career and vica versa. I…

As Seen Through Overseas Athlete Photos

Life seen through an athlete filter

Support system, tears, the journey… advice from pro athletes

“You can’t be afraid to let your guard down and find a shoulder to cry on. Once you have your first break-down, it gets so much…

Colleen Ogilvie: 5 Things I Can’t Travel Without

This year was my first year going professional with volleyball in France, and besides the obvious things like clothes, my passport, my Pac-Safe travel backpack, and…

Eurail Pass

When I was living in Italy last year, my parents surprised me with a Eurail Pass as a Christmas gift. This was the best gift I…