College of Liberal Arts
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities Campus
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Alex's Blog

Come Fly With Me....

When I signed up for my study abroad trip in April, it seemed too far off to even think about. Now, with only three weeks left, I am overwhelmed with excitement.

I've had my suitcase sprawled in the middle of my floor for a week hoping it will magically pack itself. Academically, studying abroad is easy. If you work with your advisors and Learning Abroad Center staff, you can often get your credits to transfer without hassel, have an amazing experience, and still graduate on time. That's the easy part. Figuring out how to pack all my shoes in one suitcase...now that's a real challenge. Check back later to follow me on my trip to Toledo, Spain! My adventure starts September 5th!

 August 13th, 2009
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  • Class & major: junior; strategic communications
  • Hometown: Maple Grove, Minnesota
  • Groups or Activities: Business Association for Multicultural Students, MN Girls Lacrosse, Maple Grove Ambassador
  • Favorite Hangout on Campus: Espresso Expose because it's open until midnight and is the perfect place to people watch and get inspiration for late night homework.
  • Favorite Quote: "Sometimes you have to assemble the wings on the way down. "My dad
  • Why a liberal arts degree: The people in CLA are so diverse and are interested in a variety of career fields. Meeting people outside your major can open doors you never thought you'd explore.