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…
One word in Peru
By Safina E.
Published Jan. 22, 2026
Allianllanchu, one word that means hello, but also means a thousand when you only know one. Arriving in Cusco, Peru, I quickly learned that I would not only be dealing with the high altitude, but also the language barrier between the locals and myself. Simple tasks of ordering a taxi or asking how much an…
Transportation in Madrid
By Lexi M.
Published Jan. 22, 2026
Before coming to Spain, I had heard a lot from people about how public transportation is a lot better here, and that was one of the biggest differences that they had said. After being here for about a week, I can see why they mentioned it so much. Madrid has an extensive system of buses…
Friends in all forms: People, animals and community in Peru
By Makayla G.
Published Jan. 21, 2026
Before going on my health science internship in Cusco, Peru, I questioned how well I would be able to communicate with those around me. After my time there, I realized that friendships are more than just words. On my very first day at my internship site, a residential facility for individuals with disabilities and the…
The importance of friendship in unfamiliar places
By Isabella S.
Published Jan. 21, 2026
Trulaske study abroad has been a life changing experience for me. The countries we have traveled to have taught me so much and the people who were alongside me taught me so much as well. The most important part of my study abroad experience though has been the friendships I have built throughout my time…
Home is where your friends are!
By Ella M.
Published Jan. 21, 2026
Before Peru, I thought the program would be about the places I saw. The views, the hikes, the food, the pictures and all of it was amazing. What I didn’t expect was how special the people would be. Going into it, most of us didn’t really know each other. We were just a group thrown…
Winter in Costa Rica
By Faith V.
Published Jan. 21, 2026
Wow! Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. The flora, the fauna, are vibrant with rich colors and the people here exude that vibrancy as well. I’ve made so many friends abroad and I have met people that are very important to me and have changed my life even.…
Cuisine in Costa Rica
By Abigail R.
Published Jan. 21, 2026
A small country with a broad palate — Costa Rica has a diverse variety of food, fit to everyone's taste. While staying in San Jose, I ate Japanese, Italian, Mexican, American, and of course, traditional Costa Rican food. Driving through the main roads, signs promoting all types of cuisine whiz overhead. From Korean to South…