Navigating Around Raleigh for Newbies

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It can be very exciting to move to a new location for some people, but also a bit overwhelming. After all, you’re in an unfamiliar area, with no sense of comfort and a completely different environment. However, this change brings a multitude of opportunities for personal growth and cultural exploration. Continue reading Navigating Around Raleigh for Newbies

Living in Raleigh as a Southern Californian

Leaving behind the familiar shores of the West Coast for the opposite East Coast was a significant turning point in my life. In the spring of 2023, I made the decision to embark on a new chapter in my life and invest in my future through the MSA program at Continue reading Living in Raleigh as a Southern Californian

My Journey: Essential Tips for International Students Moving Abroad

Embarking on my educational journey in a foreign land was both exhilarating and challenging. I am sharing how I eased my transition with these essential tips for academic success, housing arrangements, transportation, and accessing crucial resources. Here are the suggestions that personally helped me ensure a seamless transition: Finally, don’t Continue reading My Journey: Essential Tips for International Students Moving Abroad

Running Around Raleigh

Many prospective students spend time touring potential schools and surveying the surrounding area, but I first came to Raleigh in June – only a few weeks before the beginning of the MSA program. Part of me worried about the risks of moving to a new city without ever visiting, but Continue reading Running Around Raleigh