By Brenna G.

Published June 16, 2025

One of the best ways to travel is through food. Studying abroad in Spain has broadened my horizons and has allowed me to try new foods that are typical in Spain. The list is endless: Jamón, tortilla de patata, bocadillos, gazpacho, calamar, paella and the list goes on. However, living in the same place for…

By Madison S.

Published June 16, 2025

I am finally starting to feel settled back into my apartment after two weeks abroad. Now that I have had a minute to rest, I have been reflecting on my time in Portugal. It wasn’t just a trip, but a chance to see life through a new lens. One of the most special parts of…

By Ariana E.

Published June 12, 2025

My ten-day study abroad program to Greece was one of the best and most enriching college experiences at Mizzou thus far. It was my first time out of the country, and I am so grateful for the cultural experience it provided. I have a passion for sculptural art and was amazed by all the statues…

By Jordanne S.

Published June 11, 2025

I began my study abroad experience on Via Ricasoli 21, tucked near the beating heart of Florence, Italy. As someone who had never stepped foot outside the United States before, I wasn’t sure what to expect — but from the very first day, everything felt like a dream (a very well-organized, croissant-filled dream). Each morning…

By Hailey Y.

Published June 10, 2025

I spent 12 days in Greece learning about social services and the Greek health care system, and making some amazing new friends. The education focus of this study was on understanding how Greece provides social services and health care services to its population. Our first site visit was to a community center that offered many…

By Kayley C.

Published June 6, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2r9hzFX Me in front of a fountain in Vienna before our first concert. This was my official first time studying abroad outside of Marching Mizzou, and man was this a great experience! I've always enjoyed learning new languages and seeing cultures and places outside of my own and how other people live their lives, and…

By Asher F.

Published June 6, 2025

I just finished studying at the University of Alicante in Alicante, Spain for a semester. Most students on my study abroad program, in my year and others, take classes specially designed for international students, in English or in Spanish with a learner-friendly atmosphere. To maximize my learning, I decided to try taking a couple of…

By Aaron C.

Published June 5, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2r97iYs Enjoying London's landmarks. This summer, I have the amazing opportunity to complete a six-week international internship in London through Mizzou. I’m currently working at Minervate Consultancy, a U.K.-based company dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies in optimizing their drug development processes. Their mission to accelerate clinical trials through AI-driven tools and…

By Kaitlyn H.

Published June 5, 2025

I knew leaving Spain to come back to America would mean leaving behind quite a few things I had grown to really love. However, I never could’ve imagined just how much I would miss it all. Here are two of the more specific things that I am really missing! The food! I have been craving…

By Simona Z.

Published June 4, 2025

It has been two weeks so far since I arrived in Barcelona, and I could not have been happier about my decision to go with this city as my home base! Right from the start, I think adapting to the culture has been easy, as I have been abroad before, but there are a few…