By Riley V.

Published May 12, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2r4jjkA Coral surveying on the Great Barrier Reef. This blog post is extra special because this month, my biggest dream came true: I traveled to the Great Barrier Reef for the first time. In my coral reef ecosystems class, we are given the opportunity to spend a week at Heron Island Research Station, a very…

By Alex B.

Published May 9, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2r3D1rx A beautiful beach at sunset. I would say that April officially marked the beginning of spring this year here in Bergen. The weather was fantastic, the flowers were planted in the city center, adventures were had and my classes are winding down as I approach exam season yet again. Luckily, I still have a…

By Isabelle B.

Published May 8, 2025

In Spain, April holds one of the most solemn yet joyous traditions: Semana Santa, which translates to Holy Week. This entire week before Easter Sunday is about Jesus, how he suffered, those who mourned for him, our sins and his triumphant resurrection. During Semana Santa, I traveled to multiple cities to see the different celebrations…

By Purity K.

Published May 1, 2025

As of about a week ago, it’s officially been two months since I arrived in Seoul. It’s been a fun two months. I’ve gone to more karaoke rooms than I can count and somehow, I’m surprised when I wake up with a sore throat. I’ve visited my friend’s university and learned about her school’s traditions…

By Jordan M.

Published April 29, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2r1DnpM A group photo from the international dinner. One of the most fun things I've done while I've been in Germany was the International Dinner. In the first week of the START course (one of two options for required German prep courses to study in Tübingen), they set up a dinner where everyone brought a…

By Georgia K.

Published April 28, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2r1qKUC Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple in Kyoto, where I bought my goshuincho (goshuin book) and received my first stamp. As my time in Japan wraps up, I’m left reflecting on my experience so far. Where I’ve been, what I’ve done. Although I’ve kept a journal of my time here, one thing that’s helped me chart my…

By Riley V.

Published April 25, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2qZP66n One of the prettiest mornings so far. April has been a whirlwind of new challenges, big decisions and a visit from home. I have been making a lot of choices this month, hoping to figure out what my life will look like after graduating this summer. There are so many opportunities in Australia and…

By Jess A.

Published April 24, 2025

Second semester has finally started! I never thought I would say this but, I am glad that school is back. I missed hanging out with people and having a routine, and honestly, it gets kind of lonely being by yourself all the time. I was also getting pretty homesick (still am, a little bit). Definitely…

By Jess A.

Published April 23, 2025

Month one It is currently winter break in Korea! Winter break in Korea is three months long, and I won’t start class until March, so until then I have a lot of free time. I have taken up a lot of hobbies, including cooking, reading and studying Korean! I’ve started learning how to cook some…

By Kaitlyn H.

Published April 22, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2qZ3AGy Eiffel Tower in Paris Arguably one of the best parts of Europe is the cheap and easy transportation between countries. Although I'm studying abroad in Spain, I will have visited seven different countries by the time I return home. Typically, these trips are taken with my friends, either from Mizzou or ones I’ve made…