By Jordan M.

Published April 14, 2023

After signing up and attending several international society trips through my school I would definitely recommend them to other study abroad students. As an exchange student, joining is free and comes with discounted trip prices. One thing I love about these trips is that they allow me to travel to different cities and places that…

By Kyleigh S.

Published April 5, 2023

Berlin — Wow. Words cannot describe the immense amount of history the buildings and streets of Berlin speak — a brisk 36 hours in the city of graffiti, techno, delicious food and so much more. For future "study abroaders," I highly recommend a trip to Berlin. While the frigid weather took a little getting used…

By Maddie R.

Published April 3, 2023

One thing that comes with studying abroad is the inevitability of being alone, probably more often than you ever have been in your life. At this point in my semester, I have spent time in three countries alone: Italy (obvs), France and Switzerland — in that order. And I can say that every time I…

By Jane M.

Published March 31, 2023

Hej från Stockholm! The last month has been packed with lots of fun exploratory experiences with my host family and friends. I’ve made friends here who are also staying with host families, so visiting and hearing their stories has let me see a broader view of culture in Stockholm. It’s been so nice to make…

By Sarah T.

Published March 29, 2023

My study abroad in Costa Rica is less than three months: January 7 to March 30. This timing allowed for my family and boyfriend to visit during their spring breaks, which was also the end of my stay. My sister and I at Jacó beach! I was fortunate to have my 14-year-old sister and mom…

By Gibson H.

Published March 27, 2023

I've been a Barcelona fan for years, and this month I was finally able to visit the stadium and see a game! I was also able to meet up with an old friend that studied abroad and played soccer at my high school in Missouri. At the top of the stadium While in high school,…

By Kyleigh S.

Published March 22, 2023

The city of Sevilla is beginning to bloom into an array of colors, sunshine and flowers as the spring season approaches. Like the seasons, which each bring new sights, smells and aesthetics. My opinions, ideas and understanding of studying abroad continue to transpire like the seasons around me. Now two months into my study abroad…

By Maddie R.

Published March 15, 2023

This month, I had my school’s spring break — early, I know! I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit Nice, France; Madrid, Spain; Sevilla, Spain; and Lisbon, Portugal…in nine days. That breaks down to about two or three days in each location since I only spent about 12–15 hours in Madrid. National…

By Sophia M.

Published March 8, 2023

So... my phone got stolen. Moreover, my phone got stolen while I was visiting Barcelona. But it happens, and it's just a phone. I am studying in Florence, so Barcelona is not a place I can navigate myself very well. Watching yourself adapt quickly to what you do when you don't have GPS or general…

By Arianna G.

Published March 6, 2023

Our exam timetables for the summer term were released today! Mine are pretty well spaced out and I have the majority of the term to prepare after the Easter break — such is the structure of the trimester system here. Just like the education system in America, there is a lot of emphasis on exam…