Mallory LangfordFeb 27, 20202 min readCOVID-19As I'm sure everyone is aware, COVID-19 (coronavirus) is currently spreading throughout Europe. The first case was diagnosed in Greece...
Mallory LangfordFeb 22, 20202 min readExploring Local BeachesMy friends and I decided that once it started to warm up we would head to the beach to catch some sun. Our first really nice day happened...
Mallory LangfordFeb 20, 20202 min readSmall Town Charm in NafplioOur excursion to Nafplio began at 9am when we boarded the bus. As with our other excursions we stopped for coffee on the way. Our stop...
Mallory LangfordFeb 13, 20202 min readSo Why Greece?I have been asked this question quite a few times and yet I don't really have a solid answer. A year ago I was looking through every...
Mallory LangfordFeb 11, 20202 min readReligion and Equality in GreeceA commonly discussed issue in Greece is the way in which men act towards women, especially foreigners. From what I had read before...
Mallory LangfordFeb 9, 20201 min readLearning the Local LanguageComing into this experience I knew that learning Greek would always be a struggle. I also had heard that most people spoke English so it...
Mallory LangfordFeb 7, 20202 min readThe Unexpected Struggles (and How I’ve Overcome Them)My first month in Greece has flown by far quicker than I expected. It has been filled with fun, excitement, new places and plenty of...
Mallory LangfordJan 29, 20202 min readDay in DelphiFor our first excursion outside of Athens we travelled around 2 and a half hours to Delphi. When we first arrived, we all noticed just...
Mallory LangfordJan 25, 20201 min readTravelling Before Being Abroad (Part I)Life as an international student is pretty unique. Depending on where you are from, going home for breaks may not be an option. Every...
Mallory LangfordJan 19, 20202 min readTrials and Tribulations of a VisaAs most people know, you need a visa to study in another country. I obtained my first student visa in 2017 when I was preparing to move...
Mallory LangfordJan 16, 20203 min readGreece is the WordAs I write this post there is one month and six days until I arrive in Athens, Greece. At this point in time it still hasn’t set in that...