Note: This is an excerpt from But For the Shadows, Mexico Is Color – 2,730,000 Steps in a Magical Country

From About 60,000 to 80,000 Steps

September 11, 2001 is one of the most recognizable dates in modern history. Many people in the United States will be able to tell you what happened on that day: two planes flew into the World Trade Center in New York City, one more hit the Pentagon, and a fourth plane was en route to Washington D.C. before crashing into an empty field in Pennsylvania.

University schedules can get so tight that you might not have time for personal, fun activities…such as planning a quick getaway. From packing to making bookings, there much that you will need to do within a short period. 

Enrichment: The Art of the Crealdé School of Art Fellowship Artists is a visual feast of an exhibition showcasing the talent and vision of emerging adult artists from one of Central Florida’s most respected community arts institutions.

Julie Nieves: Roses de Teyssode, Watercolor 

When it comes to studying abroad for classes, many questions can arise. What is the culture like? Where are the coolest monuments? Where are the best places to visit? What is the food like?

However, a very important facet of studying abroad may be overlooked in this time of excitement and joy: what a regular day to day experience is like whilst they are living abroad.

Crandall Pharmacy was known to be a pillar of the small community in Mexico, New York. The pharmacy was started in 1941 by Douglass Crandall, a young graduate of Albany School of Pharmacy. With the help of his father, Ward Crandall, he acquired his first store: a tiny storefront on a busy road. 

Traveling abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. When granted the opportunity, a student should soak up every bit of it they can get.

One of the most exciting global things to experience is food and culinary customs. While studying in Germany, students can encounter meals rich in whole foods in traditional meals and fun and diverse street food. To wash that down, locals may offer you a local beer or wine, depending on the region. 

Albany is most famous for being the State Capital of New York. Founded by the Dutch in 1614 as Fort Nassau and later Fort Orange, Albany became the State Capital in 1797. Due to its location along both the Hudson River and Erie Canal, Albany was a key hub for trade and transportation.

My career spans more than 20 years working with children and adolescents in education and nonprofits. Since joining Sandy Hook Promise in 2022, my focus has been to develop and implement high-impact school safety initiatives and violence prevention programs. This work has given me a profound insight: true school safety requires a holistic approach, extending well beyond the school grounds.