By Kaitlyn B.

Published May 16, 2024

Before my semester in Barcelona, I researched everything I must do while studying abroad. Almost everything I watched and read talked about solo travel. This was something that made me nervous. I had never traveled and stayed in a new place alone. I was open to the idea, but the thought of planning a solo…

By Eli B.

Published May 15, 2024

I decided to stay in Nantes, France for this Easter weekend. I had asked my host family about two months ago if I could join them for Easter weekend and they happily obliged. To thank them, I ending making a gâteau nantais for the day of celebration (a traditional recipe of the region). I also…

By Logan B.

Published May 14, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2pRBfgy View from Calton Hill My third month in Scotland was equally as eventful as the first two. I began the month exploring Edinburgh more, seeing the amazing historical artifacts and models in the National Museum of Scotland, and trying delicious local food at the weekly farmer’s market with a hot mocha from the doughnut…

By Payton B.

Published May 11, 2024

With my study abroad experience coming to a close, I have spent the past few weeks soaking it all in. I only have a week and a half left, and I have spent the last month traveling to cities such as Lisbon, Malta and Amsterdam, which have been amazing. I’ve gained so much confidence during…

By Daysha S.

Published May 9, 2024

Making friends in a new environment is tough. However, when everyone around you is also trying to make friends, it is a little easier. Going into this program, I was alone. I suspected it would be days, maybe even weeks before I found a good group of friends while abroad, but I was wrong. My…

By Arden S.

Published May 7, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2pRA9rj The view of Queenstown and the Remarkables from the side of a mountain. Two weeks of April were dedicated to a mid-semester break, so me and my friends decided to make the most of it! First, we went to Queenstown, New Zealand. It was one of the most beautiful locations I’ve seen in my…

By Arden S.

Published May 3, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2pGXKfB Some girls from my program and I at the opera house before watching Midsummer This month was filled with fun Sydney experiences! I got to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Sydney Opera House, which was an absolutely surreal experience. The production was initially intended to commence in 2020, but had to be…

By Alisen C.

Published April 11, 2024

Before coming to Ecuador, I had merely one elementary Spanish course under my belt with little to no experience speaking or hearing the language being spoken by native speakers. I’ve always had an interest in learning Spanish but kept pushing it off into the future since I didn’t have time to prioritize it. When I…

By Chloe W.

Published April 5, 2024

Traveling internationally is something I had never thought I would do until this opportunity. I spent a week in Ireland during what is arguably the best time to experience the country — St. Patrick’s Day. I got to do so many exciting things during my visit with Marching Mizzou such as being in St. Patrick’s…

By Abigale S.

Published March 26, 2024

My time in Ireland has been nothing but a blast. I have had so much fun with my fellow band members of Marching Mizzou as we explored different places throughout the country. Throughout the trip, we were provided the opportunity to engage with Irish culture and be a part of their community. From learning some…