When people think of America they think of fame, movies, talent and song. But when you're actually in America, it's completely different seeing the reality of it all. Not too long ago I climbed up to the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. The closer I got...
It's such a great feeling to finally feel comfortable around a group of people that are like your new family. Being here over the last couple of months has definitely come with its ups and downs. There is so much to see, explore and experience but...
I am a big fan of good food. You know that food that just looks amazing, tastes heavenly, and on the top of it all your body feels good after you’ve ate it? In my opinion, that is something worth living for. With that said,...
There are different stereotypes connected to different nationalities. Spanish people are supposed to be passionate, Italians load, Germans practical, Americans friendly, Japanese people shy and polite and Koreans love to party. According to many tourists and immigrants in Norway, Norwegians, and Scandinavians in general, are...
I'm not sure if I miss Autumn or not. I'm not even sure if San Francisco really has an autumn or is supposed to be having one right now. When I told my advisor I wanted to go to San Francisco State her immediate response...
I decided to take my twelve year old daughter with me on a semester as an exchange student. This is what I remember from arriving San Francisco July 23rd 2015: One thing I noticed about the San Franciscans is that they are usually eager to...
It is October and everything is still exciting and new. Most days are definitely good days, and the creeping feeling of homesickness has not been to prevailing. However, at some point you are going to get homesick. Midterms are all around us, you do not...
So who knew Chinatown could be as big as it is in San Francisco. For those of you who haven't been, you really have to go explore it as much as you can, it's as if you're in another city! And for those who are...
Not even slightly exaggerating when I say this city is full of never ending surprises (good ones of course). As I go through my second wave of homesickness, missing all my family friends, all I have to do is walk out my front door and go...
I’m just going to start with a cliché statement: The place is amazing. Every single day there is something new to explore, and you could go anywhere and be amazed be it the most simple thing, it is all so intriguing. Especially the houses, I love...