Study Abroad Blog

By Abby M.

Published May 1, 2026

Spring break has officially finished here in Manchester. At the University of Manchester, spring break is three weeks long, two weeks for Easter break, and one week for the non-teaching period. I did quite a bit of exploring during this break and enjoyed every moment of it. I took a break in Edinburgh, Scotland, where…

By Lexi M.

Published April 27, 2026

I can't believe it is already the middle of April, and I got to Madrid three months ago! One thing I've noticed here is how fast the time goes, but how much you can fit in a span of a few months. I've traveled to so many new places, but it still feels like I…

By Angelica O.

Published April 24, 2026

Here’s life lately! I’ve been having such a rewarding experience so far. I’ve been to so many new places and learned so much! https://flic.kr/p/2s8L4CR Kwansei Gakuin University Everyday I learn a new word from my Japanese dorm friends and going out to fun places with other international students. The culture here while is strict it…

By Evon S.

Published April 20, 2026

Hello! Today I am writing to you from a cafe overlooking the Mediterranean in a town called Villefranche-sur-mer. Since I am nearing the end of my study abroad, I have had more time to travel and slow down and it has been phenomenal. https://flic.kr/p/2s8Hdyr The streets I have had time to reflect on the things…

By Isabel J.

Published April 17, 2026

This past week many people celebrated Easter. Considering Italy is a Catholic country, the traditions for celebrating the rising of Christ are quite extensive and are rooted deep in history. Specifically in Florence, there is a ceremony in the main Duomo called Scoppio del Carro and thousands of people gather around to watch. Essentially a…

By Rileigh O.

Published April 15, 2026

Spring time in Ireland has been my favorite season to experience yet. While the days are still gloomy and rainy, when the sun comes out it feels like a whole different country. The people are friendlier, professors more lenient and the landscape is absolutely beautiful. This month was spent mostly with friends, getting to travel…

By Ada N.

Published April 7, 2026

Whisky is a major part of Scottish culture. The word for whisky in Scottish Gaelic literally means water of life, and Scotland’s primary crop is barley, whisky’s main ingredient. I recently got to experience the significance of whisky in Scotland at the Johnnie Walker Journey of Flavor Tour. Johnnie Walker is the most popular Scotch…

By Julia K.

Published April 6, 2026

I’ve had so much fun this past month! The highlight of March for me was when my family visited. My mom, dad and sister were able to travel to Alicante for a week, and it was so much fun! We explored the Castillo, Old Barrio, the beach, fun restaurants and they even met my host…

By Andrew F.

Published April 3, 2026

I've been in Japan since March 18 now, marking roughly two weeks now that I've been here. And along with that, come various experiences and thoughts regarding those experiences. One of my favorite aspects of Japan so far has been the public transport. In America, you practically have to drive everywhere, and most of the…

By Addison Z.

Published April 1, 2026

I spent the break in my program exploring the lovely green island! I have always loved and wanted to go to Ireland. The rich history of music and poetry has been a sticking point for me for a very long time. I was worried that I was setting my expectations too high, but the second…