My time in Oviedo and Madrid
By Claire S.
Published Sept. 21, 2023
I spent a month learning Spanish in Oviedo, Spain and it was a life-changing experience. Oviedo is a gorgeous little city that boasts great food, kind people and some amazing sites. I attended classes at the University of Oviedo that helped hone both my Spanish grammar and communication skills. My homestay was also a great…
Dear Barcelona
By Emma V.
Published Sept. 14, 2023
Dear Barcelona, As I sit here, contemplating the bittersweet goodbye that awaits me, I can't help but reflect on the person I have become during my time in your vibrant and enchanting city. Barcelona, you have been the catalyst for my transformation, and I wake up every day loving the version of myself that I…
Gotoku-ji Temple
By Christopher H.
Published Sept. 12, 2023
One of the local stops along my daily commute would be Gotoku-ji, known for its maneki neko temple. One day, on which I had some free time, I decided to stop by. The temple is within walking distance from Gotokuji Station and in spring, the temple bustles with life. Trees and shrubberies are accompanied by…
An experience of a lifetime
By Andrew P.
Published Sept. 5, 2023
As my four weeks in Spain are coming to an end, there are a few things I would like to talk about. First off, do it! If there’s a slight thought of wanting to study abroad... GO! This experience will change your life and change your perspective on lots of things. Going into the program,…
Self-reflection
By Mya W.
Published Sept. 1, 2023
I've been in South Africa for over a week now and have had to learn and unlearn so many things. For starters, they drive on the left-hand side, so I've had to train my brain to look the opposite way for cars. I assumed everyone here was African, but that was so wrong. There are…
Embracing the art of slow living in Italy
By Ruby E.
Published Aug. 31, 2023
My past month in Italy has felt like a deep breath – a slow, purposeful change of pace to release tension I didn’t even know I had been holding. Here, everything moves at a slower pace: meals, transportation, conversations, and even work assignments. Italians are proud to share “the slow life” with anyone open to…
June-July
By Grace B.
Published Aug. 30, 2023
Hello! I have had a great time at SNU in Seoul so far. Starting in late June, I was able to go to a Suga concert! I enjoyed that very much. Classes started soon after and so did field trips! My field trips included the main palace in Seoul, the Blue House, the National Assembly,…
From the Bronze Age to the Byzantine Empire
By Allison H.
Published Aug. 25, 2023
Hello Mizzou! My name is Allison, and I am a senior majoring in Biochemistry. I have been studying Ancient Mediterranean Studies throughout my time at Mizzou, and I am going to be returning to complete this degree. Throughout May and June, I spent four weeks traveling around Greece as a student in AMS 4100: From…
An appreciation for history
By Sean N.
Published Aug. 24, 2023
I think that one of the more interesting aspects of this trip was the opportunity to experience a country’s history from its own perspective. Often, whenever I’m told about the historical events that happened in a country, it almost always comes from an outside view. Then there's also the opportunity to see the after-effects of…
My first week in the biggest city in the world
By Cheyenne L.
Published Aug. 22, 2023
As I write this, I've been in Tokyo for about a week now, and so this city and my abroad life is just beginning! Needless to say, everything right now is wildly exciting, stressful or a little bit of both. But overall it's been super positive! My hometown is a pretty small town in Missouri…