Study Abroad This Summer

I wanted to do a summer internship this Summer but instead I decided to choose a different route and study abroad. I will be studying abroad this summer for 5 weeks in Barcelona Spain while taking photography, Spanish, and the culture of Barcelona Spain.

I have learned a lot while getting everything ready to study abroad and I’m here today to share that with you. You should look and see if a study abroad opportunity will also count as an internship fulfillment for your University because it does at my College.  If it is something you’re interested in doing but have no idea how to get started then continue to read.

Once I decided on my summer study abroad program I had to meet with my study abroad office to get a budget sheet set up and then I took that budget sheet to financial aid. The financial aid office then told me how much money I would need for classes, food, and living. From there I took out a loan and was able to start my application process for the Arcadia Barcelona Spain program. It was a lot of forms to fill out and make sure you have your passport! Mine was expired so I had to go and get another one.

When all your forms are filled out for the study abroad program and approved then you will get an acceptance letter from the school that is abroad and you will pay a deposit of usually about $500. Once you pay and all your forms are filled out then you should start to think about what you need to buy and do before you leave.

My study abroad office gave me great tips. They told me to buy a hiker backpack for when we have planned excursions or want to go on trips on our own. They also said to make copies of your passport and leave a copy at home in the United States, in your apartment abroad and in your purse. If an emergency arises and you need it then you will have it in a safe place.

I hope these study abroad tips help you!

Little Pink Secrets

Spring Trends 2011

Spring is finally here and with a new season comes a new wardrobe. Check out the cute outfit ideas for spring. I love the laid back bohemian style this Spring is bringing. It is so relaxing but it still looks very chic.

This spring the trend is flowy skirts, ruffled tanks, denim leggings, crochet vests, wedge sandals, embellished tanks, chiffon sundresses, light blazers, shorts, cute flats, and colorful scarfs. You have so many options ladies to either dress it up or dress it down as you can see in the pictures.

All of these outfits are from Oldnavy and I love them all. The outfit won’t break the bank and you will look great.  A lot of these outfits you can just throw on with sandals on a weekday without much thought, but you’ll still look totally cute.

These outfits can make a quick change from day to night with the right makeup and sexy high heels. I love outfits where I can get out of work and simply make a refresh to my makeup, change into heels, add some dressed up accessories and I’m ready for the night.

My favorite outfit is the fifth outfit with the green halter dress, animal print cardigan, and Aztec print bag. It is so bohemian which I love and you can wear it to class or even wear it to work. If you want throw on a pair of heels, take off the cardigan, and let your hair down now it becomes an outfit for going out!

Little Pink Secrets

New Year New You!

If your just not satisfied with what 2010 had in store for you well its not to late its going to be 2011 and you have a door thats waiting for you to open.

Advice for the New Year: Don't Stress---I know hard to do with all the multitasking and unexpected events that occur but take time for yourself and relax. Think back to 2010 and make sure all those things that you don't want to do you don't do again in 2011. This is the time for you to have change. Its a new year and a new you!

- Little Pink Secrets

International Fashion Internships

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