Learning, experience, studying abroad
By Sylvie S.
Published July 6, 2023
As I am coming to the end of my study abroad trip in Greece, I have been reflecting on my experience. This trip has exceeded my expectations, both professionally and personally. I will never forget the excitement I had upon visiting the Acropolis of Ancient Athens on the first day of my trip. As an…
Buongiorno from Florence, Italy
By Olivia R.
Published July 4, 2023
My name is Olivia Roth, and I have spent the last three weeks eating gelato and frolicking around Florence, Italy. The Italian culture is rich in art, music, food and history. I got to be immersed in it while also advancing my knowledge toward my degree, nursing BSN. Let me walk you through my three-week…
Iceland: New environment, new lessons
By Lexi P.
Published June 30, 2023
My thoughts and feelings from the moment my plane touched down at Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport can only be described as total awe and admiration for the country’s immense beauty. From stunning mountains in the south to the breathtaking ocean views in Reykjavik to the green moss growing almost everywhere, Iceland captivated me the same…
Studying abroad in Prague
By Monika V.
Published June 28, 2023
Hello, my name is Monika Vanek, and I am a Junior studying in Prague, Czech Republic for one month this summer. Before studying abroad, I was nervous because I did not know anyone that was going to be studying abroad with me. There are 18 of us that got accepted to come on this trip,…
May Blog
By Jordan M.
Published June 23, 2023
Overall, my abroad experience has been fantastic and is something I think everyone should do at least once. A lot of the exchange students at the school I was at were talking about how being abroad has allowed us to become more independent, find new things we enjoy and simply force us to branch out…
Now a memory
By Kyleigh S.
Published June 22, 2023
Crazy to think five months ago, I arrived in Sevilla. As I look back at the past five months, I cannot help but point out how fast time flies. I feel like I just arrived in the land of late night, tapas, sobremesas (conversations after dinner), and much more. I spent the past five months…
Anxiety Abroad
By Emma V.
Published June 22, 2023
For a whole month leading up to my Study Abroad trip in Barcelona, Spain, I suffered from severe anxiety. As someone who struggles with anxiety to begin with, the nerves of traveling abroad entirely alone only intensified the feeling. The trip that was only one month away, quickly turned into one week, then one day,…
Takeaways from Greece
By Hollie A.
Published June 16, 2023
My recent two-week trip to Greece was full of experiences I will not soon forget. Most of my stay was in Athens and this is where I was able to experience Greek culture to the fullest. While walking around the city, it was typical to be invited into restaurants, with hosts sharing menus and many…
Last month in Alicante
By Leslie C.
Published June 14, 2023
With nostalgia for a country that I am only just now exiting, I write this blog from a bus heading into France after living in Spain for five months. Now that I’ve completed the formal ‘studying’ component of my abroad experience, I have many words to describe how I felt at various times: challenged, elated,…
Costa Rica Comparative Criminal Justice Program
By Destiny M.
Published June 13, 2023
During my final year at the University of Missouri, I had the amazing opportunity to further my understanding of the criminal justice system through a comparative study abroad program that focused on the differences between the U.S. and Costa Rica. A group of like-minded individuals, committed to pursuing careers for the betterment of society, were…