Flying south for the winter
By Iliana F.
Published Jan. 16, 2025
This winter break, I had the opportunity to travel to South Africa. Though I spent just over a week abroad, I learned so much, saw so many new things and explored Cape Town. During this brief period, I learned about the complexity of South Africa’s politics and the country’s long history from colonization to the…
Reflecting on 10 days in Cape Town
By Garrison S.
Published Jan. 15, 2025
https://flic.kr/p/2qFwgYZ Table Bay and Cape Town As I’m writing this, I’m waiting at the airport for my flight departing Cape Town and reflecting on my experiences here over the past 10 days. My study abroad program focused on the study of race and politics here in South Africa, learning about how the legacy of the…
End of semester one!
By Jess A.
Published Jan. 9, 2025
So much has happened since I've come to Korea! It's now the end of the semester, and I can't believe I'm already halfway done with my study abroad experience. And many things have happened in Korea as well, which is so strange to think that I'm witnessing history as it happens. I experienced the first…
Month three in Seoul!
By Jess A.
Published Jan. 8, 2025
This month, I did so much both in Korea and out! For one, I went on a three-day trip to Hong Kong with some other foreign exchange friends that I met, and had an amazing time. We saw so many cool things, and ate soooo much. I really liked the dim sum and sago! Afterward,…
All good things must come to an end
By Jude C.
Published Jan. 7, 2025
https://flic.kr/p/2qEaA7a View of Alicante and the Castillo. My time in Spain has come to an end and I am now back in the United States. It feels super weird to be back, but at the same time it feels really great. It was bittersweet to leave Spain as it had become like a second home…
Life lived, lessons learned
By Ethan M.
Published Jan. 6, 2025
After a few months of living in Australia, it felt more and more like home. I was getting adjusted to dorm life down under, class structure and general day-to-day living. That being said, there were a LOT of challenges accompanied with living in a brand-new environment away from everyone and everything you know. From struggling…
Abroad in Alicante: Month four
By Ella B.
Published Jan. 4, 2025
Before we left for Spain, our study abroad adviser had us write down goals on an Alicante postcard. Now that I’ve been back home for about a week and a half, and the chaos of the holidays is mostly over, I’ve had a while to reflect on my time abroad. And what better way to…
Spectacular Sydney
By Ethan M.
Published Jan. 3, 2025
Sydney, Australia is constantly ranked among the most beautiful cities in the world, and after visiting, I can definitely vouch for those countless online rankings that popped up when I googled “world’s most beautiful cities.” In fact, those countless online rankings are one of the many reasons that, despite all my fears and anxieties that…
End of the semester
By Alex B.
Published Jan. 2, 2025
I have officially completed my first semester abroad here in Bergen. My finals are finished and I am now able to enjoy the holiday season. The ending of this semester is also a bit of a sad one, not only because my time here is half over, but because a lot of the international friends…
Beyond London: Reconnecting in Bournemouth
By Ashtin H.
Published Dec. 16, 2024
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the incredible opportunity I had this past summer to intern abroad in London, England, through IES Abroad. As one could expect, this experience was nothing short of transformative, offering professional growth, cultural immersion and unforgettable connections. If you’ve ever considered studying…