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The (Good and Bad) Consequences of Travel
We took a weekend trip to Lithuania, where I got to see the cities of Kaunas, Vilnius, and Trakai—and while I love traveling, sometimes it leads to unfortunate outcomes, like getting sick. Suddenly, feeling tired after our trip to Lithuania had a bigger reason behind it: I had caught a cold. Luckily, I was prepared and my program offers really great support. Planning for illness starts before you leave for your host country. You need to consider your personal needs: Do you ge

Abby Townsend
Apr 232 min read
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