By Eli B.

Published Feb. 6, 2024

After a lots of delays and difficulties arriving in France I finally am here! I am spending four months in the city of Nantes doing a language immersion program through IES Abroad. These past three weeks everything has been absolutely amazing! First off, while I knew what my host family looked like before I arrived…

By Kaitlyn B.

Published Feb. 3, 2024

Being in Barcelona for almost a month now, I’ve settled into my routine, had some amazing new experiences, and learned a few lessons along the way. As much as I tried to prepare myself for challenges I may experience before arriving, some things still came as a surprise. My biggest surprise was that I had…

By Alisen C.

Published Feb. 1, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2pRyMLu The view of Quito during lunch at our first orientation. Even after months of research to prepare for my semester abroad in Ecuador I knew there were going to be many surprises. I had never left the United States before this trip and understood that there were only so many ways I could ready…

Published Jan. 25, 2024

Going to Costa Rica was my first time out of the country. I don’t think I had many presumptions about the people or lifestyle before being immersed in this two week journey. Before, I think my scope of the world was limited to what I knew which was only the U.S. Going on this study…

By Taelyn H.

Published Jan. 23, 2024

Peru was an experience of a lifetime, introducing everything from different food and music to ethics and perseverance. While in Peru I was given many historical tours of sites throughout Peru and something that was heavily talked about was agriculture and the foods that were cultivated throughout the land based on the temperatures and techniques…

By Jack T.

Published Jan. 19, 2024

From Dec. 27, 2023–Jan. 15, 2024, I was on a study abroad program to the country of Peru. During these 2.5 weeks, I had the opportunity to involve myself in many exceptional experiences that broadened my worldview and developed me as a person. The sights, events and situations I encountered were all amazing in their…

By John B.

Published Jan. 18, 2024

I consider myself to be an avid enjoyer of food and when I was presented with the opportunity to experience a new culinary adventure in a new country, I embraced the experience. One particular dish that stood out to me as both intimidating yet the most enticing was cuy, or guinea pig. https://flic.kr/p/2pxaUoe Peruvian Cuy…

By Gregory R.

Published Jan. 17, 2024

For my first time traveling internationally, I had a great time in Costa Rica. The program I was on focused on community service and working with the environment. We performed tasks such as removing trash from the beach, painting the volunteer house and watching over the sea turtle nests. These tasks were not hard to…

By Audrey D.

Published Jan. 5, 2024

December was an incredibly busy month for me at the University of Manchester. My friends organized a wonderful Christmas dinner, featuring some of the most delicious food I’ve ever had. We decorated the flat, listened to Christmas music, and went for a snowy walk after our meal. This evening is one of my most fond…

By Ximena G.

Published Jan. 3, 2024

December was far too short and bittersweet. It was the end of my classes, which were difficult for me to complete because I did not bring my laptop with me abroad. Which was a hinderance to me but now I know for next time. I did manage however, and in the Italian way I was…