The Mirror Abroad: Deanna’s Discoveries Deanna Carbone September 13, 2017 The realization that I would be leaving the Northeast for an entire semester did not hit me until I touched down at the Peretola Airport in Florence. My luggage was missing and I was trying to explain to the...
The Mirror Abroad: Ariana’s London Experience Ariana Puzzo April 12, 2017 As the weather continues to warm up in London, everyone is making a beeline for the door so that they can enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Believe it or not, the weather is beautiful here – I definitely did...
The Mirror Abroad: Brendan’s Italian Experience Brendan Zimmerman February 1, 2017 It is amazing how much can happen in one week. Before Jan. 23, all I knew was the bitter cold of New England winters, mixed in with the comfort of my suburban life both at home and at Fairfield. However, that...
Study Abroad Announces New Programs for 2017-2018 Samantha Moore November 9, 2016 New study abroad application deadlines offered by Fairfield's Office of Study Abroad are expected to make planning excursions abroad easier for students. “We’ve really tried to break up our deadlines to...
Brussels attack sheds light on study abroad concerns Jesse Erickson March 30, 2016 For some students, Fairfield’s study abroad program is the most enticing feature that the University has to offer. The study abroad office oversees six different programs in Florence, Italy; Aix-en-Provence,...
Shea’s Study (Abroad) Guide – Ch.8: How to (kind of) do London on a budget Shea Spiller March 30, 2016 London is known for being one of the most expensive cities in the world and that’s no exaggeration. Upon telling people that I was planning to study abroad in London, their immediate reaction was most often,...
Shea’s Study (Abroad) Guide – Ch.7: Marylebone High Street Shea Spiller March 23, 2016 Marylebone High Street is a picturesque, London high street (a business/shopping street) near Regent’s University, where Fairfield students studying abroad in London attend school. Although it’s easy to...
Shea’s Study (Abroad) Guide: The Dos and Don’ts of London Shea Spiller March 2, 2016 Any city comes with its quirks and unspoken rules, some of more significance than others. As a whole, London is a relatively easy city to become accustomed to although, like anywhere, there are a few tips,...
Shea’s Study (Abroad) Guide – Ch.4: How to spend a weekend in Copenhagen Shea Spiller February 24, 2016 Stay Urban House: This was the first hostel I ever stayed at and it set the bar pretty high. Urban House feels more like a hotel or clubhouse than a hostel, with a full bar, laundry room, kitchen, pool...
Shea’s Study (Abroad) Guide – Ch. 3: Useful Travel Sites and Apps Shea Spiller February 10, 2016 Travelling is all about the spontaneity of adventure and discovering new things. The excitement of travel is stumbling across the perfect coffee shop, randomly eating at your new favorite restaurant or...
