Hi everyone! Haven't been on the blog in a while because I've been super busy with college apps and other senior year things but finally catching a break and...

Behold the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever owned: the MARISOL mule from CANO, yes, seriously (and it's a plus that they are sooo stylish). I've b...

Hi everyone! I'm finally back in the U.S. after 6 long weeks spent in China. Here are some photos from my trip (longer reflective post coming soon)!

你好！Today started early again with our classes beginning at 9am sharp. Although 9am seems like a pretty reasonable time, I still struggle to get out of bed ev...

We’ve been in Xiamen for about 10 days now and it’s safe to say everyone is finally getting into the routine of things. By now we have a set schedule consist...

Hi everyone! It's been a few days since I've written a post, so I'm excited to share some updates! First off, I can't believe it is already July! I feel like...

你好！Today we started getting into our everyday routine here. We woke up around 7:30 and breakfast was at 8:00. I'm so happy because I actually slept through t...

We started today with breakfast in the dining hall which was not too bad. I’m still getting used to eating things like chicken and dumplings for breakfast. A...

你好！ Today we travelled from Shanghai to Xiamen, where we will be staying for the next 4 weeks. We were up bright and early to head to the train station which...

Today was a super fun, but also super tiring day. We were running around all day so my legs hurt SOO much and I haven't been sleeping very well so I'm super ...

We started off today bright and early with breakfast at 8am. The hotel breakfast had a huge array of Western cuisine and traditional Chinese breakfast food s...

First off, what is NSLI-Y? NSLI-Y stands for the National Security Language Initiative for Youth. It is a merit-based scholarship run by the US Department of...

Switching to a more sustainable lifestyle can be challenging, but here are a few ways to get started! 1. Use a bamboo toothbrush: This switch might seem smal...

Hi everyone, I know it's been a while since my last blog post but I am so so excited for this one! I recently got the amazing opportunity to collaborate with...

International Women's Day is today and I am so excited to be celebrating the intelligent, strong, and beautiful women who surround me. Though we have come a ...

One way to stop feeding into the dangerous cycle of fast fashion is to pay a visit to your local thrift store. Each year, our unwanted clothes end up in land...

If you're familiar with the sustainable fashion world, you know that hemp is one of the most sustainable fabrics to exist. I've always heard great reviews ab...

One of the most amazing things about blogging is being introduced to some of the many amazing brands who are working hard to make a change. The minute I lear...

Looking for a way to make your jeans a little more fun? Try this super chic diy! Here's what you'll need: - Chalk /white colored pencil/crayon - Ruler - Seam...

When I started this blog back in May 2018, working with ethical fashion brands was a long-term goal. I didn't think I would be able to partner with a brand u...