Two weeks in Europe
By LeXaibriar B.
Published June 26, 2024
One thing that I have always wanted to do was study abroad, so when I went to college, I made it my mission to make it happen. I attended the meetings, looked at the programs and talked to the leaders but there were no programs that I felt like were for me. When I enrolled…
Finding Sydney
By Brea W.
Published June 10, 2024
If you had told my five-year-old self that I would be living out my Finding Nemo fantasy as a 21-year-old college student, I would have jumped up and down and asked how I ended up in Sydney. When I applied to study abroad I was stuck between two cities one of which was London and…
Seeing Spain
By Kaitlyn B.
Published June 7, 2024
https://flic.kr/p/2pVXxms Peñíscola, a coastal town outside of Valencia On my first day of Spanish class in Barcelona, my professor asked us to write down some of our goals for the semester on a piece of paper. I had to think for a minute about what I wanted my goals to be. I had thought about…
From royalty to canals: My unforgettable study abroad adventures in London and Amsterdam
By Diamond R.
Published June 4, 2024
https://flic.kr/p/2pWyG3R A picture of me at Big Ben! When coming to college one thing that I knew I wanted to do eventually was study abroad and that was one of the main requirements I was looking for when deciding a university to attend. With my junior year almost coming to an end, studying abroad didn't…
May at Sophia University
By Evan S.
Published June 3, 2024
What a month. My first month here was wild, exciting and eye-opening, yet this one might have topped it. On Friday, May 3, I departed for Osaka and stayed in an Airbnb with seven other people, tatami mat style. The food there was some of the best I’ve ever eaten, especially from the street vendors.…
Preparing for finals
By Arden S.
Published June 1, 2024
This month has been filled with essays, quizzes, and preparation for final exams. The grading system (or should I say, marking system, as the Australians would) is much different than in the United States. First off, you’re typically graded on only a few assignments. For example, one of my classes was graded on participation, and…
Festivals in South Korea
By Joshua S.
Published May 30, 2024
In May, I did some cool things in Korea. My school has its festival from May 21–23. The school clubs created their own restaurants for students to eat at. There were food trucks and vendors too. There was also a free concert. I had my first and second Korean concert in the span of two…
Life in Hikone
By Amy B.
Published May 29, 2024
It has almost been three weeks since I arrived in Japan, and so much has happened! This program has allowed me to meet amazing friends, explore incredible places and learn about the Japanese education system in the context of English classrooms. I was extremely nervous before leaving for this program, as I am the only…
Getting around the big city
By Daysha S.
Published May 18, 2024
Many things about moving abroad intimidated me: the language barrier, cultural norms, homesickness and even the metro. Before moving to Barcelona, I knew the main modes of transportation were public and generally consisted of trains, trams and busses. Coming from Kansas City, I've only ever used a tram once — at the zoo. That being…
Alone in Alicante
By Kaitlyn B.
Published May 16, 2024
Before my semester in Barcelona, I researched everything I must do while studying abroad. Almost everything I watched and read talked about solo travel. This was something that made me nervous. I had never traveled and stayed in a new place alone. I was open to the idea, but the thought of planning a solo…