New experiences and new friends in Portugal and Spain
By Cassidy B.
Published June 26, 2025
Here is a snapshot of my time in Portugal and Spain: Cobblestone, curiosity, kind strangers, strange strangers, dogs with shell necklaces, fish heads, pigeons, palaces, grandmother chefs, overripe oranges against Andalusian skies, mid-day naps and much, much more. Experiencing all of these things was beyond what I could have imagined when I applied to study…
My time in Bergamo
By Dayton B.
Published June 26, 2025
As I settle back into my usual routine after spending a month in Bergamo, Italy, I want to reflect on what a transformative experience I had. Before this, I had never left the country, and I was excited but nervous to go alone. During this program I met several great friends who were also studying…
Final moments down under
By Riley V.
Published June 25, 2025
https://flic.kr/p/2rcY5TG Diving the Great Barrier Reef. I have been putting off this blog post for two main reasons. First, this is my last blog post, which also means that my study abroad program has officially come to an end. Second, because I don't know how to put everything I want to say into one final…
Sicily: Crossroads in the Mediterranean
By Dominic G.
Published June 24, 2025
This summer I decided to study abroad in Sicily and since I made that decision I have not once regretted it. What was once an idea of something fun to do while keeping me on track academically has turned into an unforgettable and immensely rewarding experience. I arrived in Sicily at the end of May…
From two to eight: How an unexpected group of strangers transformed my study abroad experience
By Mia A.
Published June 23, 2025
https://flic.kr/p/2rczujk My roommate and me after arriving in Milan, Italy. Before my first pre-departure class for the Trulaske study abroad program in Italy, I had a clear picture of what the experience would look like. I had signed up with one close friend, someone I met during my freshman year in a BA 1500 class,…
Public transportation
By Jordan M.
Published June 23, 2025
One of the biggest differences between the U.S. and Germany is the ubiquity of public transportation. Every day, I take a public bus to the city center for my classes. The main train station takes you all over Germany and Europe via connections and I've used it to go to Karlsruhe, Frankfurt and even Switzerland.…
The rich tastes of Sicily
By Victoria M.
Published June 20, 2025
https://flic.kr/p/2rcAnfW Italy is known worldwide for its amazing culture and cuisine, and Sicily is no exception. One of the main reasons I decided to go to Sicily is because of that reason. Growing up I had been a pretty picky eater and have gotten a little better as I matured. However, I still have those…
The Day of Books and Roses
By Gwendalyn B.
Published June 18, 2025
While I was in Barcelona I learned about a celebration called “St. Jordi’s Day” or “The Day of Books and Roses” in which St. Jordi as well as World Book Day are celebrated. In Catalonia, the region of Spain in which Barcelona resides, this holiday is held to honor the legend of St. Jordi, the…
A SUPER experience I had abroad
By Gwendalyn B.
Published June 18, 2025
During my time abroad I was able to attend a local comic book convention called Comic Barcelona. This three day event brought together artists from all over Spain and Europe to discuss comics and art. While I had been to many comic book conventions in the United States, I had never been to one in…
Group dynamics matter!
By Ann Marie L.
Published June 18, 2025
Perhaps the most significant factor to a meaningful and positive experience abroad is the interaction between collective goodwill and individual responsibility for a positive attitude on the study abroad program. During the two weeks of my Culture, Public Health and Social Service experience in Greece, I regularly witnessed one member of our group be sensitive,…