Santa Barbara City College student Arialle Orzech shares her first week in Bali — from the stunning ARMA Hotel in Ubud and fresh tropical breakfasts to a moving water purification ceremony at Pura Tirta Empul Temple and unforgettable views of waterfalls and volcanoes.

A few months ago, a friend shared with me his anxiety about moving to another state for school. He was thrilled to attend his dream university but also afraid of not fitting in, of being far from everything familiar and feeling lonely. Since I’ve lived far from home several times, he asked for my advice. My name is Marine. I’m a full-time student at Santa Barbara City College, and I’m from France.

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