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…
Abroad in Alicante: Month three
By Ella B.
Published Dec. 11, 2024
I’m afraid this post is going to be all over the place (an accurate representation of November!), so please bear with me. Finals have been sneaking up, and now they’re running at me full force. For my literature class, I had to pick a book to read independently in Spanish, and I have an essay…
Just like a movie
By Ashtin H.
Published Dec. 9, 2024
Some things you just don’t know until you do. In this final post of my reflection series, I want to share more about my internship in London with IES Abroad and offer some takeaways for anyone planning to study or work abroad. My time here wasn’t just about professional growth or academic fulfillment – it…
Changing Seasons
By Alex B.
Published Dec. 6, 2024
This month has heralded the changing seasons here in Bergen. The city got its first snowfall of the season a week ago, turning the mountaintops white and giving the city a new beauty. The Christmas season and market both opened this month as well. On top of all this, the semester is coming to a…
Buen Provecho!
By Jude C.
Published Dec. 5, 2024
I’ve now been abroad for three months, and many things have taken some time to adjust to. It is difficult to talk to family and friends because of the time difference. By the time they are off work, it is basically midnight for me, making communication more sparse and awkward. The most jarring point for…
Shopping in Spain
By Abby J.
Published Dec. 3, 2024
Back at home, shopping in general looks so different—whether it is groceries, clothes or access to everything at once. In the U.S., you can go to Target or a superstore and get groceries, clothing, electronics and everything in one spot. Things are very different here. https://flic.kr/p/2qz2zZz Flea market For groceries, people here typically go to…
Second month in Korea
By Jess A.
Published Nov. 20, 2024
It’s now my second month in Korea, and it’s honestly so amazing! I’ve really started to settle into things here, and I have enjoyed seeing the seasons change from summer to fall. The leaves and trees here are so vibrant, and I love how beautiful the weather and nature are! https://flic.kr/p/2qBwMFB The leaves starting to…
Abroad in Alicante: Month two
By Ella B.
Published Nov. 13, 2024
https://flic.kr/p/2qDco21 Family "Fall Party" I want to take this opportunity to talk about the joys and challenges of living abroad, as they are inherently present in every day. I’m going to start with challenges so I can end the post with the happy side. However, I want to preface this by saying that the good…
Rounding up the semester
By Erin S.
Published Nov. 6, 2024
What a month it’s been! With the semester nearing its end, it’s officially time to buckle down and commit to full-on study mode from dawn to dusk. Well… mostly! Melbourne’s spring warmth brings plenty of fun parties and campus activities that make it tempting to trade in textbooks for time outdoors. We even had a…