Children’s Day
By Sydney M.
Published July 17, 2025
Unlike Mother's Day and Father's Day in America, Korea has it's own set of holidays celebrated known as Children's Day (May 5) and Parent's Day (May 8). Children's Day is like the counterpart to a Mother's or Father's Day in America, and is a national holiday, so I got out of classes today and got…
When emergencies happen abroad
By Sydney M.
Published July 17, 2025
Leaving for study abroad was a particularly hard moment for me. Leaving my family behind was hard, but what was even harder was that one of my dogs, Tator Tot, had been diagnosed with terminal cancer a month prior and was given a few days to a few weeks to live. He had been actually…
Exploring Seoul Zoo!
By Sydney M.
Published July 17, 2025
Midterms are finally over, and I thought I deserved a break, so I did what I promised my aunt I would do. I explored the Seoul Zoo! I have only been to one zoo before this, the zoo near my home in St. Louis. I was expecting a very similar experience, but I was wrong.…
Exploring Historical Seoul!
By Sydney M.
Published July 17, 2025
Boy oh boy, I took a lot of photos today! For the past week or so I have been struggling with classes and stress, so I had been very hesitant to go out. Mostly, I have been staying inside and focusing on by work. Today, however, I decided to be spontaneous and take Vlad and…
Experiencing Spain
By Margot R.
Published July 17, 2025
Hello! My name is Margot and I am currently in Oviedo, Spain. I am here for the month of July studying Spanish and living with a host family. I have loved Spain; however, there have been many cultural and custom changes that I have just started to adjust to. Food-wise, it is great. I love…
Experiencing a new culture
By Ellie L.
Published July 17, 2025
My study abroad program in Spain has been astonishing! It didn't hit me that I was going to be staying in a different country across the world for a month until I got off the bus I took to Oviedo from where my flight landed in Madrid. My host mom picked me up from the…
Transformation in Tuscany: My study abroad experience
By Kaleigh S.
Published July 16, 2025
Studying abroad through the Mizzou Communication and Culture in Tuscany program was more than just a chance to explore a new place, it was a journey of personal growth and cultural immersion. Living in Siena, I quickly found myself embraced by the warmth of its close-knit community and swept into the heart of its traditions,…
A final and honest conversation: Romanticizing the past while and after studying abroad, along with everything else I haven’t already said
By Indeeera G.
Published July 15, 2025
When I shoved what felt like my entire life into two black suitcases and a baby-pink Northface backpack to move to Lyon, France for seven months, I distinctly remember thinking that this just can't be reality. All of the scholarship applications, visa forms and endless emails between study abroad coordinators felt as if it was…
Friendship adventures in Australia: The people who made the journey unforgettable
By Kamryn S.
Published July 11, 2025
One of the best parts of studying abroad in Australia wasn’t just the breathtaking landscapes or the unique culture — it was the friendships I formed along the way. The people I met became my support system, my travel buddies, and the reason I felt at home, even when I was thousands of miles away…
The last hurrah
By Alex B.
Published July 10, 2025
As I write this, I am down to my last week abroad. To say that I am sad this adventure is wrapping up is a bit of an understatement, but as the saying goes: All good things must come to an end. With my return to the U.S. imminent, I have made the most of…