As a Hospitality and Tourism Management Major, I’ve learned that travelling allows us to enjoy time off from our ever busy lives and daily routines. It can also provide us…
Different Ways to Travel as a Student
6 Tips Every Exchange Student Needs To Follow
After being in the Netherlands for about 2 and a half months now, I think it’s safe to say that I’m completely settled. And by settled, I mean I’ve probably…
Turning 21 on Exchange
Most people dream of their 21st birthday as a weekend in Vegas, or huge celebration in an another American city, as did I until recently. But I never dreamed I…
The Places We Take For Granted (A Love Letter To Ireland)
RUAbroad with Stefanie: Pongal Festival Competition
A few weeks ago I was walking back to residence with a few friends. We had just had dinner and were complaining about the heat when a friendly, local man…
RUAbroad with Janine: One Month In
It’s been exactly a month that I’ve been in Europe, away from Toronto, and so far, I’ve accomplished more than I thought I would: six cities and three countries travelled…
RU Abroad with Janine: Pre-departure Thoughts
Hello readers! I’m Janine, third-year journalism student, and RU Student Life storyteller. This semester, I will be taking you on my journey while I study abroad and I couldn’t be…
The Weight of Being Different
Introducing Jordan D’Souza, a 2016 Canadian Bureau of International Educators Award Recipient
“That’s how I bribe the students to come see me,” Jordan D’Souza jokes, referring to a jar of jellybeans he keeps on his office desk. D’Souza is the Athletics RAVE…
RU Abroad with Justin: Latvian Love for Riga
Alright, back at it. It’s been a while, but now with the good old foot fully functional, it’s time to get out of the mother land. Now, because I’m super…