Maison Maine Coon: A cat cafe in Milan
By Zoe W.
Published June 12, 2026
Ciao from Milan! I’m currently in my third week abroad, and I’ve already experienced so much of what makes this city so special — stunning cultural sites, incredible food and some truly great people along the way. But surprisingly, one of my favorite moments here hasn’t been at a museum or landmark. It’s been in…
What I learned studying abroad in Paris
By Latrell H.
Published June 11, 2026
I had never left the country. I didn’t own a passport. Paris existed for me through art, textbooks and movies. And then this spring, I found myself wheeling a suitcase through Charles de Gaulle Airport, jet-lagged, clutching a folder of printed itineraries and trying to remember how to say “excuse me” in French. Our program…
First half of my time in Athens, Greece!
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…
More than a study abroad program: What Florence taught me about life and nursing
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…
Exploring Sicily: Crossroads in the Mediterranean
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…
My study abroad experience in Costa Rica
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…
The Port of Antwerp and the village of Lillo
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…
Tips for studying abroad
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,…
Adios España
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…
Friends and connections in Kansai
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…