Rafaella Karadsheh’s first few months as a student at University College Utrecht, back in 2018, were great. But then came Christmas time and homesickness kicked in. "For the first time ever I was going to miss the build up to Christmas celebrations. I remember feeling very upset about that.” The day after she shared her feelings with a roommate, Ariane Grande's Santa Baby was blasting through her house. She and her roommates decided to keep the Christmas spirit alive in their home, following many traditions and baking cookies frequently. Curious about Rafaella’s full story? Then push play and listen to our podcast
