Study Abroad Blog

By Presley P.

Published June 11, 2026

During my first week in Greece, my program participated in a food tour throughout downtown Athens, where we had the opportunity to sample a variety of traditional Greek foods and learn about the country's culinary culture. We also visited the Parthenon, also known as the Acropolis, which translates to "highest point of the city." Sitting…

By Daniela G.

Published June 10, 2026

When I landed in Florence, I expected beautiful architecture, amazing food and unforgettable memories. What I did not expect was how deeply this experience would change my perspective on health care, culture and even myself. Studying nursing ethics in Florence gave me the opportunity to learn in a way that no class in the United…

By Belle-Ange G.

Published June 9, 2026

Our first full day in Taormina! We explored the city, browsing the street vendors before walking through history at the ancient Greek theater, a Roman amphitheater where gladiators not only fought but also lived. https://flic.kr/p/2shSD6J Exploring the Greek ancient theater. Spent the day hiking Mount Etna! We learned from an archaeologist about the unique Etna…

By Savannah M.

Published June 9, 2026

I chose to travel to Costa Rica for my study abroad experience. This may sound cliché, but this was truly a life-changing experience. Before traveling to Costa Rica, I was very excited but also a little nervous. This was my first time traveling internationally, much less by myself. Coming into Costa Rica, I wanted to…

By Sawyer B.

Published June 8, 2026

Last week, one of our study abroad visits took us through the Port of Antwerp. The port is one of the largest in Europe, and driving through it made that easy to believe. We passed massive warehouses dedicated just to storing goods like sugar, coffee and fruit, and at points we could see enormous cargo…

By Julie M.

Published June 4, 2026

I’ve been in Germany for a week so far, and I have been having the best time of my life. This is my first time studying abroad and my first time being in another country. It’s been a very exciting experience, but I have been learning a lot about international travel. For this blog post,…

By Julia K.

Published June 3, 2026

I cannot believe this is my last study abroad blog post! To say these last five months FLEW by is an understatement. I have been back in the U.S. for a week now, so I am going to write about the thing I miss most from Alicante and studying abroad. My host mom! She was…

By Andrew F.

Published June 3, 2026

So far, my time in Japan has been amazing. Honestly, to a point where I'm greatly considering moving here in the future for at least some amount of time. Beyond personal interests like games, anime, and music, or the fact that a lot of Japan is easily walkable considering the quality of infrastructure/public transport, one…

By Ethan K.

Published June 2, 2026

From May 17–28, I studied abroad in the Netherlands and Belgium. During this time, I got to learn about how the European Union operates and visit European Union institutions. It was great to see just how different the European Union is from the United States government. In addition to our studies, I enjoyed visiting the…

By Megan H.

Published June 1, 2026

My study abroad program in Sevilla has officially ended and I am now back home in St. Louis, Missouri. Choosing to study abroad in Sevilla was the greatest decision I have ever made in my life. From all the places I have now been to all of the confidence I have gained to the deep…