Don’t let the storm pass before you learn to dance in the rain
By Rileigh O.
Published Feb. 5, 2026
The idea of studying abroad for a semester is extremely appealing. Four months of living in another country, gaining new experiences and meeting new people. However, the appeal diminishes slightly once you step foot in your new “home.” I felt giddy from the moment I stepped on the plane until the moment I stepped foot…
Don’t order a cappuccino after 11 a.m.: My first week of Italian cultural differences
By Isabel J.
Published Feb. 2, 2026
Today marks the two week point in my semester abroad experience. I arrived last Monday in Florence and moved in with 20 girls for the next 16 weeks. Within my time living here so far I have picked up and attempted to adopt new habits in my daily routine to better fit in with Italian…
Conquering Huayna Picchu
By Nissa B.
Published Jan. 30, 2026
When you think about Peru you likely immediately also think of Machu Picchu, and how couldn't you? It is one of the seven wonders after all, and there are so many iconic photographs of the ancient Incan ruins and the surrounding mountains, its almost impossible to consider Peru without also considering Machu Picchu. However, there…
The delicious Scottish breakfast
By Ada N.
Published Jan. 28, 2026
Scottish people have a lot of pride for their culture and especially for Scottish food. During my first week in Edinburgh, I had the pleasure of trying a traditional Scottish breakfast. The Scottish breakfast is a hearty meal that includes tattie scones, sausage, sliced haggis, fried egg, toast, fried tomato slices, baked beans, and fried…
My first week: Getting adjusted to the routine
By Megan H.
Published Jan. 28, 2026
I arrived in Sevilla a little over one week ago already feel as though I have gone on so many adventures. The first day I arrived, I met my host Señora, Manuela, who is so generous and kind, along with my roommate for the semester from Virginia who has already become a close friend. From…
Work/life balance in Brussels
By Addison Z.
Published Jan. 28, 2026
From the second I signed up for the journalism school’s Brussels, Belgium study abroad internship program, I have been very intrigued by what an internship in a different country would entail. How would the atmosphere differ? What kind of clothes were considered professional? How did people speak to each other in the office? Over the…
A change of pace, life in Lyon
By Evon S.
Published Jan. 27, 2026
Hello from Lyon, France! About 3 weeks ago I touched down on French soil for a 4 month stay. In that time I have discovered a variety of good to weird cultural experiences which I would like to share with you today. https://flic.kr/p/2rTTEeU Winter lights No mention of French culture would be complete without the…
First month in Alicante!
By Julia K.
Published Jan. 27, 2026
As we approach the end of January, my first month living in Spain, I would like to share some of my favorite things about my time so far. First and foremost, Alicante is the perfect city to live in. You are constantly surrounded by views of the mountains, the Castillo and the Mediterranean Sea. I…
Education through community
By Devin S.
Published Jan. 26, 2026
As a first-time traveler to Vietnam, let alone any country in Asia, I had a bit of a naïve view of how I would feel when first arriving. I thought that when I would walk on the streets of the neighborhood we were staying in or driving through the hectic traffic of the city, I…
Study abroad in Belize
By Ali'ya B.
Published Jan. 22, 2026
I had such an amazing time during my study abroad program in Belize. I was able to make so many new friends within my cohort, which I was not expecting at all, but I am very grateful that I did. I was very nervous about going to a new country with people I knew but…