By Ashtin H.

Published Dec. 16, 2024

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the incredible opportunity I had this past summer to intern abroad in London, England, through IES Abroad. As one could expect, this experience was nothing short of transformative, offering professional growth, cultural immersion and unforgettable connections. If you’ve ever considered studying…

By Ashtin H.

Published Dec. 9, 2024

Some things you just don’t know until you do. In this final post of my reflection series, I want to share more about my internship in London with IES Abroad and offer some takeaways for anyone planning to study or work abroad. My time here wasn’t just about professional growth or academic fulfillment – it…

By Alex B.

Published Dec. 6, 2024

This month has heralded the changing seasons here in Bergen. The city got its first snowfall of the season a week ago, turning the mountaintops white and giving the city a new beauty. The Christmas season and market both opened this month as well. On top of all this, the semester is coming to a…

By Jude C.

Published Dec. 5, 2024

I’ve now been abroad for three months, and many things have taken some time to adjust to. It is difficult to talk to family and friends because of the time difference. By the time they are off work, it is basically midnight for me, making communication more sparse and awkward. The most jarring point for…

By Ashtin H.

Published Dec. 4, 2024

London is renowned for its cultural vibrancy and rich history, but experiencing it firsthand was unlike anything I had ever encountered. From exploring its historical roots to its multicultural hubs, my time there deepened my understanding of how a city’s identity is shaped. https://flic.kr/p/2qyYvxm The intermingling of mural and graffiti art that says "From our…

By Abby J.

Published Dec. 3, 2024

Back at home, shopping in general looks so different—whether it is groceries, clothes or access to everything at once. In the U.S., you can go to Target or a superstore and get groceries, clothing, electronics and everything in one spot. Things are very different here. https://flic.kr/p/2qz2zZz Flea market For groceries, people here typically go to…

By Erin S.

Published Nov. 6, 2024

What a month it’s been! With the semester nearing its end, it’s officially time to buckle down and commit to full-on study mode from dawn to dusk. Well… mostly! Melbourne’s spring warmth brings plenty of fun parties and campus activities that make it tempting to trade in textbooks for time outdoors. We even had a…

By Jude C.

Published Nov. 1, 2024

Living here in Alicante has been a pretty big change for me in many aspects of my life. One of the most obvious differences has been public transportation. Now, depending on where you live in the United States, you may or may not have used public transportation before; for me, the answer was no. I…

By Alex B.

Published Nov. 1, 2024

Given that my last two posts have focused pretty much entirely on the adventures I have been having here in Norway, I think it is time I write a bit about what actually provided the opportunity for me to come here: school, and how it differs from being on campus and taking classes at Mizzou.…

By Abby J.

Published Nov. 1, 2024

I have been in Alicante Spain for about two months now, slowly adapting to life here. Every day looks different when studying abroad, and I usually have no idea what the next day holds. Coming abroad brings a lot of unfamiliarity, so it helped me to get into a sort of routine. https://flic.kr/p/2qr7Cs2 Views in…