My Next Adventure!

So, where is my next far off adventure going to be? Well, I'm going back to Italy!

I am one of 20 students at my college who's application has been selected to participate in a Greek & Roman Humanities study abroad trip. And this past Friday was the first of 6 state-side pre-trip meetings to be held regarding the upcoming trip.

To say the least, I am very excited as studying abroad is something that I have always wanted to do. Though this is only a "short-term" I am still very thankful for this opportunity.

Why did I choose to apply for the Italy study abroad trip? Well, even though I have been to multiple places in Italy, I did not feel that I got a very well rounded "Italian Experience." To be totally honest, Italy was one of my least favorite destinations, and I was really disappointing by my experience there. However, I always thought that if I had the opportunity to stay with an Italian family and to truly see the country through the eyes of the locals, even for a short time, I would for sure have a better understanding, and respect for the country. Which brings to why I felt that this particular study abroad offering was a good one as my group will be doing home-stays in Sicily.

There is still much to do before I leave for the trip, so stay tuned for more updates!

Could You Survive A Plane Crash?

Flying is by far the safest mode of transportation in the modern world; according to data compiled by Northwestern University, there are only 0.07 deaths per-billion passenger miles, compared to using a a car (2.28), or a motorcycle (212.57) (Morris).

However, accidents happen, and there are many factors that play into one's chances of surviving a plane crash. But knowing some of the statistics of the unlucky fortunate might just save your life if you ever find yourself facing the unthinkable... a plane crash.

Check-out Patrick Allen's "How to Survive a Plane Crash" on LifeHacker.com.


Sources Cited:

Morris, Jessica. "What is the safest way to travel?" City A.M. Limited, 2017. http://www.cityam.com/215834/one-chart-showing-safest-ways-travel

I'm Back!

Well... at least for now. Two semesters of college have really dampened my blogging, not that I have not had any adventures, on the the contrary. However, the almighty "A" has dictated my priorities as of late, but hey it paid-off... I've kept a 4.0GPA for two whole semesters!

Ever Wondered...

Have you every wonder how it's possible for an airplane pilot to make up for lost time, and help get an airline back onto the planned flight schedule?

Well, check-out this article by Bobbie Edsor on BusinessInsider.com.

I Am So Doing This!

Today, I heard about this travel agency via Facebook and just had to check it out. Since I'll be doing a summer semester at college with class-free weekends, this would be a great mid-semester getaway option for me.

Check them out here: packupgo.com