The Return to Egypt: Day One and Two
I have just returned from two weeks in Egypt. While I plan on writing about all of it, I am finding the need to break it down to try and...
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Maria Vandenburg
- Aug 30, 2019
- 2 min
The end of the MBA Chapter in my Life
I submitted my final paper for my MBA earlier this week, but it still doesn't really feel like I'm done. Even now, three days later, I...
Maria Vandenburg
- Jul 16, 2019
- 2 min
Feeling and Being "At Home"
I'm just entering into week three of being back at home in Seattle for the summer and that concept has really resonated with me recently.
Maria Vandenburg
- Jul 6, 2019
- 2 min
Honoring the Transition - Trusting the Process
So I am writing this from my new "home" over the summer in Seattle. I have an apartment in an area of town called South Lake Union and I...
Maria Vandenburg
- Jun 25, 2019
- 3 min
A day in the life of the Royal (Ascot)
Just four more days left in London before I fly to Seattle on Sunday to spend the summer. It's been an action packed last few weeks,...
Maria Vandenburg
- Jun 9, 2019
- 4 min
The final countdown: A Week in Taiwan
Last week found me exploring Taipea with the 16 other people in my Executive MBA program. The trip was incredible, not just in terms of expe
Maria Vandenburg
- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
A Weekend in Avalon (Glastonbury)
I have been in London for just over 18 months, yet when people ask me how it is, my typical response is "Well, my apartment is absolutely...
Maria Vandenburg
- Apr 6, 2019
- 2 min
My First Taste of the Non-for-Profit World
Wednesday night of this past week, I finished the Non-For-Profit Module of my MBA Program. My group and I presented our work to the...
Maria Vandenburg
- Apr 4, 2019
- 2 min
Final 6 Months of the MBA
I was walking around in London today and I realised, I am on the final chapter of this current version of my life. That is so insane to...
Maria Vandenburg
- Mar 6, 2019
- 3 min
Coming to a State of Acceptance
I haven't updated this blog in quite awhile because honestly it's been a bit challenging these last few months. At the start of October,...
Maria Vandenburg
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
Embracing Change: The Start of the New
My life for the last few months has been a bit all over the place. I left my first job in London, moved out of my flat, went traveling...
Maria Vandenburg
- Mar 6, 2019
- 1 min
Becoming Jane Austin: A Weekend in Dorset
During my international student orientation last year, I heard about a really cool organisation called Host UK. You say which weekends...
Maria Vandenburg
- Mar 6, 2019
- 4 min
Lessons from the Sahara
I am just wrapping up a month of travel. Having just finished my first year of a two year MBA program, I knew I needed to give myself...
Maria Vandenburg
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
Week Three: The Return to Granada
So this whole trip has been inspired by setting foot inside the Alhambra. I have just been slowly weaving my way there. I've been so...
Maria Vandenburg
- Mar 6, 2019
- 3 min
Week Two: The Draw of Andalucia
Half way through my travels on my own - currently writing to you from the lounge of the Mayflower Hostel in Cordoba, Spain. 7 days into...
Maria Vandenburg
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
Really and Truly Letting Go
It's my last day/evening in Portugal. The end of my first week of traveling and I'm excited and nervous at the exact same time. I came on...
Maria Vandenburg
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
Week One: Starting off in Portugal
So I am wrapping up my first week of this month long adventure I find myself in. I flew out on birthday to Portugal with my former...
Maria Vandenburg
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
When Life Gives you Lemons
know we have all heard to make lemonade. And while lemonade is incredibly delicious - I have been finding if you aren't dealing with the...
Maria Vandenburg
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
Closing One Particular Chapter
My final days at my first full-time job in London are officially coming to a close. It is going to be very weird to wake up tomorrow...
Maria Vandenburg
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
A Taste of Italy
As this blog (three websites ago in it's first format), started as a travel blog. I decided to bring this entry back to the original...
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