ChickSpeak

What chick doesn’t like sweets, especially chocolate? Like Willy Wonka’s factory, Hershey, PA is a cornucopia of fun for confectionary connoisseurs. From Chocolate Avenue to the Hershey Kiss streetlights, every element of his charming town has a sweet touch. For all chocolate-addicted chicks out there, Hershey may be your heaven on earth!   History
Hershey is in many […]

While it may have a reputation as the “City of Steel,” Pittsburgh should probably consider changing its motto to the “City of Colleges.” Home to Carlow University, Chatham University, Duqesne University, University of Pittsburgh and others, the city has transformed itself into a college chick’s playground. History
Pittsburgh started its life as a British fort shortly after […]

Ireland may be known for its cottages and emerald green fields, but don’t expect to find anything like that in Dublin. The country’s capital is teeming with a mix high-paced energy and small town charm. From its rainbow-colored buildings and cobblestone walkways to its rich historical landmarks and its own castle, Dublin is one city […]

I have a confession to make: I hate the beach. Yes, the most popular summertime destination for people of all ages is the one place I dread the most.  
Why? For starters, I’m a fair-skinned Irish girl with a grandfather who has battled skin cancer on and off for the last twenty years. The sun […]

Who doesn’t love a good scare? There is just something about the way a great horror movie or creepy campfire story makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. This macabre fascination with the paranormal has spawned several Travel Channel specials, and it seems like every town and city has its own […]

If there is a single person whom absolutely no one would ever suspect to study abroad, that person is definitely… me.
But come September, I will be boarding a plane to London, where I will be learning to navigate the Tube (the transportation system, that is) and better understand British English, and also where I hope […]

Summer is quickly approaching and chicks in colleges across the country are getting ready for the upcoming months of internships, jobs, and, in some cases, summer classes. However, just because a chick’s summer schedule may not be as flexible as it was in the past, it doesn’t mean she can’t steal away for a little […]

For most college students, the end of the school year comes early. Luckily, there is usually a pretty decent gap of time between the conclusion of final exams and the beginning of summer jobs or internships. So, Chicks, you know what this means: time to start planning one of those cheap-but-unforgettable vacations to help forget […]

I’ve become a notorious over-packer amongst my family and friends.
My bags are usually hovering on the edge of overweight when I fly (or sometimes just blatantly too heavy, like when I went back to school in August this year with 3 suitcases, 2 of which were around 75 pounds each) and I always travel with […]

Ranked as one of the America’s best cities, and the second most fun city in the country by the Ritz Cracker FUNomenal Places Study, Minneapolis is full of attractions ready to be explored.From arts, live music and great restaurants to sports and parks, you can find everything to make your visit in Minneapolis unforgettable.
History
Located east […]