Maria McQuadeApr 14, 20192 min readSelf-love: Paris Edition In the city of love, why not fall in love with yourself? Like everyone else, I've always heard about Paris. Friends, the media, and...
Maria McQuadeApr 10, 20194 min readWhat they don’t tell you 26 day backpacking trip here we go... Starting on March 23rd, 2019 I set off on a trip of a lifetime. Like I've mentioned before, my...
Maria McQuadeMar 21, 20192 min readOur Busy Culture some thoughts on this post-Ireland Back at CNU, we have a culture that places a big emphasis on being busy, and staying busy. We push...
Maria McQuadeMar 15, 20193 min readGetting Comfortable with UncertainityAmsterdam realizations and the ever uncertain future It’s taken me a long time to get more comfortable with uncertainty. As much as we...
Maria McQuadeFeb 26, 20193 min readSix Steps to a Wholesome Weekend York, friendship, and how to make your trip wholesome Last week, my friend Sophia and I decided to go on a (somewhat) spontaneous trip to...
Maria McQuadeFeb 21, 20193 min readA Trip to Remember: Three Generations take ScotlandWhen I was growing up, my family didn’t take a lot of vacations. My parents always said that the money that we would have spent towards...
Maria McQuadeJan 31, 20193 min readClimbing out of my comfort zone Edinburgh, Harry Potter, and pushing myself When people talk about their study abroad experiences, a common theme I’ve noticed is how...
Maria McQuadeJan 27, 20193 min readLondon in £100: Adventure #1Traveling as a young 20-something is so different than all of the other traveling I’ve done before. No chaperones, no parents reminding...