Academics abroad
By Megan H.
Published March 25, 2026
We just finished up midterms last week and it was definitely a reality check to go back to studying so much. In general, most of my classes’ grading primarily comes from participation and exams. There are not many, if any, smaller weekly or daily graded assignments. Rather, grades are a combination of performance on midterm…
School in Lyon looks a bit different
By Evon S.
Published March 20, 2026
Let’s talk academics. On my exchange at Jean Moulin Lyon III, my courses look as follows. Each class in my week lasts three hours instead of our typical 1.25-hour classes or 50-minute classes at Mizzou. This sounds daunting and sometimes can be, but there are always one or two 10-to-20-minute breaks during the class. The…
Navigating public transportation and mastering the art of being lost
By Addison Z.
Published March 12, 2026
The metro is not my friend. The world of public transportation has proven to be a mystery to me. I have gotten on so many wrong trains all the way to the end of the line that at this point, I think I have passed through every station in Brussels, Belgium. The glamorous world of…
Trams, trains and buses: The key to navigating Florence
By Isabel J.
Published March 9, 2026
When I arrived in Florence, Italy, two months ago I had never used public transportation on my own before. Very quickly after moving in I realized the importance of being able to use the busing system though. Getting around on the trams and buses is a lot of trial and error, partially because I don't…
Falling in love with February
By Rileigh O.
Published March 7, 2026
February, the month of love! This month brought about new friendships, new experiences, new challenges and new feelings! February often feels like the worst month of the year; dragging from the miserable winter weather and getting false glimpses of spring. I’m lucky enough, however, to escape the February floods of Dublin to sunny surrounding areas.…
February in Alicante
By Julia K.
Published March 3, 2026
February in Alicante flew by! This month consisted of classes, traveling and lots of beach days. The weather in Alicante has been beautiful these past few weeks, high 60s and strong sun. We’ve spent days at both Playa de Postiguet and Playa de San Juan, which is just a short tram ride away. https://flic.kr/p/2rZdsr8 Playa…
Colinton Tunnel
By Ada N.
Published Feb. 27, 2026
I recently visited Colinton Tunnel in Colinton, Scotland. This tunnel is filled with vibrant murals that cover the tunnel walls and ceiling. Along with the artwork, the poem “From a Railway Carriage” is painted on the walls and can be read as you walk through. This poem commemorates the steam train that once ran through…
Merry ole Manchester
By Abby M.
Published Feb. 27, 2026
It has officially been almost a month since I arrived in Manchester, UK, and if I had one word to describe it, it would be: adjustment. Don’t get me wrong, I have really enjoyed it. The welcoming environment, the wide variety of activities around the city and the cultural diversity surrounding every corner make it…
Adventures in and around sunny Sevilla
By Megan H.
Published Feb. 25, 2026
I have now been studying in Sevilla for just over a month and I have been loving every second of it! The rain has finally stopped and the sun has come out to stay which has made the city feel brighter and has allowed for more time outside, sunbathing, doing homework or playing cards with…
Reverse culture shock
By Devin D.
Published Feb. 17, 2026
Although we were warned in orientation that there would be reverse culture shock upon coming home, I didn’t quite understand it in the moment. It wasn’t until I touched back down it Atlanta, Georgia, from Rome that it really hit me that I just spent a semester in another country, with people I didn’t know…