Using mindfulness in mental health
After spending a week observing and participating in patient activities, I started brainstorming what unique skills I could bring to the...
Expedition: The team
My arrival in Morocco happened to coincide perfectly with an expedition called, “The Arab World: Beyond the Headlines” that UBELONG was...
Meet my host family
Laila: host mother My strongest ally in Morocco, Laila always makes sure I’m taken care of by calling me if I stay out after dark, taking...
La maison d'hôte marrocain
I had to run to catch up with my host mom, Laila, as she led me past a blur of colors and sounds through the heart of the medina. Every...
Orientation: Salam Rabat
Day 1: It was lucky that I checked out of the Hotel Darna early because the hotel only accepted cash payments (something I had asked...
Halloween in Barcelona
Hearing people speak Spanish seems so strange to me after spending a month in France. I find myself constantly saying “bonjour” and...
Gaudi Barcelona
Why have I never heard of Antoni Gaudi? I asked myself this while descending the steep spiral steps of the Sagrada Família, Barcelona’s...
Museums in France
Through toppled monarchies and countless wars, France has managed to preserve its rich history, art and culture. Of course, I couldn’t...
What to eat in the south of France
France is known for delicious food. But as a pescetarian, I sometimes struggled to find dishes I could eat. Of course, I devoured the...
Lights, camera, Montpellier!
Montpellier is a city for the young! There are universities scattered all over the city that cater to various fields of study and...
