Study Abroad Blog

By Kaitlyn N.

Published Aug. 20, 2026

Japan’s temples are more than beautiful examples of architecture — they are connections to centuries of history, culture and spirituality. Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the sixth century and became an important part of Japanese society, influencing art, architecture, philosophy and everyday life. Over time, temples became places for worship, learning, community and reflection.…

By Willis L.

Published Aug. 18, 2026

Picture this: You're walking down a crowded street full of shops, the sea of people is beginning to get thick, so you step off into an alleyway. As you walk, the scenery morphs into something of a twelfth-century vista. Canopied under a colossal apple tree, you can see a portion of the old city wall,…

By Celeste P.

Published Aug. 17, 2026

As I write this, the last day of my 4-week program in Marburg, Germany comes to a close. Amidst the torrent of emotions this brings — sadness, the relief that comes with the end of final presentations and exams, and a preparatory feeling of nostalgia — I find that the greatest emotion of all is…

By Sophie P.

Published July 31, 2026

My time studying abroad in Barcelona went by much quicker than I initially expected. When you are getting ready to leave, everyone around you tells you that your time abroad will change you as a person. I always thought there was no way that just 11 weeks could have that much of an impact on…

By Christian W.

Published July 30, 2026

Spring break The spring break for Japan is in the first week of May, which at first I thought was strange since it felt like school just started. We were only in the third week of class and afterwards there would be no breaks until the semester was over. But I also heard how hot…

By Erin H.

Published July 28, 2026

When I first arrived in Dublin, the hardest thing for me to adjust to was my new style of living. I’m used to living in the heart of suburbia. First in middle Tennessee and now mid Missouri. Walking around Mizzou’s campus was the first time I didn’t fully rely on my car to get everywhere.…

By Jillian F.

Published July 27, 2026

Growing up in a small town and in a low-income household, traveling internationally always felt like something that happened to other people. I never imagined I would one day find myself walking through the streets of Sicily, Italy, surrounded by vibrant red poppy flowers and landscapes more beautiful than I could have dreamed. Every day…

By Ava G.

Published July 21, 2026

As I readjust to life here in the U.S., I cannot help myself from reminiscing on all the delicious sweets and treats I had during my time in Vienna, Austria! Vienna is known for its many must-try pastries and cakes that are sought out by most who visit the city! Vienna has a rich coffeehouse…

By Zach W.

Published July 20, 2026

While in Spain I had the opportunity to experience the culture of Andalucia, a Southern province. I want to make that clear because as you traverse through Spain you find that provinces very close to each other can have very distinct cultural differences. I stayed in the city of Granada, a medium-sized city three hours…

By Alayna S.

Published July 16, 2026

Marching Mizzou recently had the opportunity to travel abroad to perform for London Band Week. Before heading overseas, there was one thing I was looking forward to more than anything else: reconnecting with the Royal Marines drummers. We first met them in October 2025 when they traveled to Mizzou for our From the Columns to…