Getting around in Copenhagen
By Annalisa G.
Published Oct. 12, 2022
Navigating through new streets is never easy at first. Eyes glued to Google Maps, bumping into people, scrambling around looking for street names, worried you aren’t going to make it to a class or meeting on time. These things are all very stressful when arriving to a new city. In summary, the whole experience is…
My first month in Korea, the month of adjustment
By Kevin F.
Published Sept. 29, 2022
On Aug. 19, 2022, I embarked on my journey to Seoul, South Korea, to begin my study abroad year. I had been waiting the entire summer for the trip to start and I couldn't believe that it was finally happening! After arriving in Korea, I did not eat anything for two days due to a…
One month in South Korea!
By Brady C.
Published Sept. 15, 2022
My name is Brady Chung, and I am a junior majoring in Economics and Food Science. Currently, I’m studying abroad in my parents' home country, South Korea, at Seoul National University. I feel that my study abroad experience is slightly different than others. I’m able to speak the Korean language at a conversational level, grew…
Sunrise over Bondi
By Gracie K.
Published Sept. 1, 2022
One of my favorite parts about being in Sydney has been how close I feel to the beach and other parts of nature. Yesterday morning, I decided to take full advantage of that nearness and took the bus to the beach to watch the sunrise. Taking public transportation alone at 4:30 in the morning is…
Getting settled in Copenhagen
By Annalisa G.
Published Aug. 29, 2022
Wow! What an epically energetic, productive, enthralling, emotional, and challenging experience it has been since arrival day in Copenhagen, all to say the least. I’ve only been here a week, yet so much has happened that it feels like a crazy, but wonderful dream. From day one, it was apparent that Copenhagen is a vibrant…
Discovering Australian indigenous culture
By Gracie K.
Published Aug. 11, 2022
I have been at the University of Technology Sydney in Sydney, Australia for about a month now, and it has been absolutely amazing! The historical culture of Australia has been especially interesting to encounter. Relatively recently, in 2008, the Prime Minister of Australia issued a formal apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for…
Reflection upon return
By Stephanie M.
Published Aug. 9, 2022
Since returning back to my home country after five weeks spent in Rwanda, I have been doing a lot of reflecting on my experience. I have been reflecting on what I’ve learned during my five weeks spent in Rwanda and how I will apply what I have learned to my everyday life at home. On…
The public transport system: Oviedo, Spain
By Devany S.
Published Aug. 7, 2022
This past summer I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad for the month of July in Oviedo, Spain. While there were many differences that immediately stood out to me there was one that, until I had time to take a step back and reminisce on my time, I took for granted; public transportation. The…
Italy: Naples
By Laura F.
Published Aug. 5, 2022
My last month abroad was bittersweet. After my classes finished up, I remember hugging my Spanish girlfriends goodbye in tears, pleading with them to WhatsApp me. However, before I left Spain for good, I made one last trip to a destination that has been on my wishlist for years: Italy. As a history major, Italy…
An Italian summer
Published Aug. 3, 2022
MAY May 23, 2022 was the beginning of an unforgettable experience of living in Milan, Italy for the summer. We had just arrived at our new home after traveling for 13 +…