Study Abroad Blog

By Elena R.

Published Oct. 2, 2026

Nearly all study abroad students go through a phase of thinking “What am I even doing here?” Being dropped off thousands of miles from your family and friends, left without any semblance of your usual routine, and facing the added pressure of not speaking the language fluently can leave you more than a little overwhelmed.…

By Grace W.

Published Sept. 30, 2026

I’m just shy of the one-month mark in my journey through Chile. I’m living in Valparaíso, a city on the bay about an hour and a half from Santiago, the capital of Chile. So far, I’ve traveled throughout Valparaíso and its neighboring cities Viña del Mar and Concón, along with the south in a rural…

By Maiya C.

Published Sept. 23, 2026

I was so amazed by all of the new experiences I had in Thailand. One of my favorite facets of the trip was all of the food. I frequently stop by Thai food restaurants here in Columbia. A local restaurant’s Pad Thai is my favorite food. Nothing compared to the real deal. The first week…

By Briana V.

Published Sept. 21, 2026

When I boarded my flight to Spain, I expected a month focused on career growth and personal development. What I didn’t anticipate was how deeply the city would capture my heart. July in Barcelona became a vibrant blur of professional milestones, thrilling international celebrations, and late-night laughter with friends who quickly felt like family. From…

By Grace W.

Published Sept. 17, 2026

My first two weeks of school, along with acclimating to my homestay, have definitely been a new experience. The house I’m living in is just my host mom, Diela and me. The other four members of my host family (Paulina, Víctor, Trini and Amelia) live up the staircase in the house right next door, and…

By Honor M.

Published Sept. 8, 2026

Rennes, France is a vibrant place full of beautiful wooded architecture and a river flowing right through the city center. As the capital of Brittany, there is no shortage of history and celtic culture. Not only that, but the city has a wonderful street art scene, meshing medieval buildings with contemporary arts - keeping the…

Published Aug. 31, 2026

This summer I went to Italy for an archaeology field school. I was so excited for the program, but to be honest, I was a little worried about the food. I love bread and pasta endlessly, but unfortunately, I grew up revolted by tomato sauce. It made me pretty sick as a little kid and…

By Zoe W.

Published Aug. 25, 2026

During my internship abroad in Milan, I had the opportunity to work at Zerobriciole, a luxury catering and events company, where I contributed to an event during Men's Fashion Week for RRD, a sailing and performance apparel brand. In the weeks leading up to the event, I collaborated with the design team to develop the…

By Erin H.

Published Aug. 24, 2026

One of the best parts of studying abroad in Ireland was exploring Dublin and the surrounding areas. My favorite place I visited was the Botanical Gardens. It was gorgeous and I went back multiple times. My absolute favorite day of exploring Dublin was the day I went to the Botanical Gardens in the morning, walked…

By Kaitlyn N.

Published Aug. 20, 2026

Japan’s temples are more than beautiful examples of architecture — they are connections to centuries of history, culture and spirituality. Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the sixth century and became an important part of Japanese society, influencing art, architecture, philosophy and everyday life. Over time, temples became places for worship, learning, community and reflection.…