Study Abroad Blog

By Eileen M.

Published Jan. 16, 2026

While I spent time in Amsterdam, I enjoyed many of the activities they had to offer. I went to the Van Gough museum, Anne Frank House, the Lookout and more. Walking through the streets of Amsterdam wasn't exactly how I pictured it to be. https://flic.kr/p/2rRYgGu Snow covering the top of the Lookout that gives a…

By Eileen M.

Published Jan. 13, 2026

When coming to Germany, I did not expect to encounter as many churches as I did. When spending our first day in Frankfurt, my roomate and I visited at least two churches and we both noticed that they were Catholic. https://flic.kr/p/2rRS54D Cologne Cathedral in its glory at night Many of the churches had similar architect…

By Sidney T.

Published Jan. 12, 2026

I am having an amazing time here in Belize! I've been here for 10 days and have encountered so many great people. First off, people here frequently stop you to say good-morning or ask how you are doing. It does not matter if you know them or not. It has quickly become one of my…

By Ginger G.

Published Jan. 5, 2026

I can’t believe I’m home already. I wish I had more time in Korea! I don’t think I can decide what I’ll miss the most. The food, transportation, sights, people and experiences were all amazing. The rice bagel from Tous les Jours, the gym at Hana Square, the Seolleongtang restaurant down the street, the walk…

By Sasha O.

Published Jan. 2, 2026

I always forget that the U.K. is an island, but the weather here is not exactly like Hawaii or the Bahamas. Instead of breezy sunny days in the 80s, we have very steady weather in the worst way possible. Most days are windy, cold and rainy, hovering in the 40s. It has been like this…

By Kate K.

Published Dec. 22, 2025

One of the largest differences between the changing of holiday seasons in the United States and in Germany is the switch time between Halloween and Christmas/winter type decorations. This is mostly because they do not have Thanksgiving here and so they move much quicker to decorations for the holidays in December. Here they have Christmas…

By Devin D.

Published Dec. 15, 2025

Being able to travel so freely across the EU, specifically within the Schengen zone, has been such a unique experience. Going from a country as large as the U.S., to a continent that is slightly larger has changed my entire perspective on travel. The various modes of transportation from country to country, whether it be…

By Tom W.

Published Dec. 10, 2025

As I reflect on the time I've spent in Edinburgh, I'm surprised to see just how much has changed in a short 3 months. I've gone from being intimidated about taking public transit to it feeling more normal than driving somewhere would be. I've gone from not knowing what food to buy and eat to…

By Kate K.

Published Dec. 9, 2025

Coming to the end of my time abroad I am now reflecting back about how I have spent my time here. Now I am thinking about my favorite things that I did and the common thing that comes up is doing things with friends. Making good friends can really shape how you spend your days…

By Carly G.

Published Dec. 8, 2025

In November, I finished my study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. My last week included finals, packing, and saying goodbye to all my friends. In my Spanish classes, I submitted videos called “grabadas” detailing my experience volunteering in Argentina and my growth in Spanish speaking throughout my time. In my classes in English over Latin…