My time studying abroad in Italy was one of the most amazing experiences that I have ever had. I stayed at a small school called Sant’Anna Institute in a town called Sorrento on the Amalfi coast near Naples. Every morning, I would wake up to the most incredible view of the beach and have a…

While eating lunch at work, I noticed a German saying on the back of my water bottle. It read “Erst die Fremde lehrt uns, was wir an der Heimat besitzen”. The best translation, in my opinion, is that not until we leave home can we truly appreciate it. This saying applies to my life. But,…