MYTH: Study abroad is just a vacation FACT: Study abroad is NOT a vacation! Living in a foreign country with practically strangers at the beginning is hard enough, plus an academic load. The program I was with, SIT Comparative Education and Social Change, was intense with an emphasis on experiential learning. We visited tons of schools… Read more

Cerro San Cristóbal  Cerro Santa Lucía  La Moneda  Plaza de Armas Barrio Lastarria (shops, restaurants, cafes, cultural centers) Barrio Bellavista (restaurants, boutiques, bars, clubs) El Templo Bahá’í Fantansilandia, amusement park Parque O’Higgins  Feria de Los Dominicos (Pictured is a small garden space among the many rustic shops) Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral  Pablo Neruda houses (There are three! Pictured… Read more

Parque Tres de Febrero, also known as Bosques de Palermo. Weekend activities include paddle boats, bike riding, roller skating, etc. El Rosedal, Planetarium, and Jardín Japonés are all in this park. El Rosedal Jardín Japonés (entry fee) Jardín Botánico Eco parque El Ateneo Grand Splendid Teatro Colón (guided tours for a fee) Barrio Chino Palermo Soho (neighborhood… Read more

It can be difficult living in a foreign country with no one you know. Traveling and living abroad takes flexibility and an open mind. It forces you out of your comfort zone – especially when it comes to meeting new people and making friends, forcing you to be sociable. While I met lots of amazing… Read more