Class of 2017
Major — History and Modern Languages and Literature (Russian Area Studies)
Hometown — Atlanta, Georgia
30 Rock enthusiast, blue cheese lover and Papa John’s biggest customer. You can always find me on the second floor of Olin library. I’m the loud and distracting one who’s often getting some mean looks.
Studying abroad is a time full of changes. One of the most immediate changes is your day-to-day life away from the Hill. My daily schedule here is one that definitely is a bit more high-stress than it would be in Gambier.
St. Petersburg is a city known for its history, art, culture and, arguably most famously, its winter. After two weeks in this beautiful city I have already realized that winter is coming. But what does one do to combat the cold weather in St. Petersburg? Go to the Баня (banya, or bathhouse).
The Class of 2019 will be up in just a few days, so it’s getting down to the wire. As an extreme overpacker (literally ask anyone who has ever traveled with me), I can give some good advice on what is necessary for your first year up on the Hill.