Policies and Institutions of the European Union
By Ethan K.
Published June 2, 2026
From May 17–28, I studied abroad in the Netherlands and Belgium. During this time, I got to learn about how the European Union operates and visit European Union institutions. It was great to see just how different the European Union is from the United States government. In addition to our studies, I enjoyed visiting the…
Saying goodbye to Sevilla
By Megan H.
Published June 1, 2026
My study abroad program in Sevilla has officially ended and I am now back home in St. Louis, Missouri. Choosing to study abroad in Sevilla was the greatest decision I have ever made in my life. From all the places I have now been to all of the confidence I have gained to the deep…
Brussels Jazz Festival
By Suraj P.
Published May 31, 2026
Brussels Jazz Weekend took place during our last few days in Brussels, and while my group and I were unable to stay and enjoy all three days of music, we had a ton of fun experiencing the completely free concerts held all over the city in public squares and clubs and bars alike. The action…
First two weeks in Athens, Greece
By Alexis B.
Published May 30, 2026
I have now spent a total of two weeks in Athens, Greece, exploring local restaurants, flea markets, the Acropolis, our internship placements and venturing out to the island of Paros. https://flic.kr/p/2sfNPGp Acropolis There have already been several rewarding experiences such as meeting the kiddos at the private school and interacting with adults who are learning…
School’s out, scream and shout!
By Abby M.
Published May 29, 2026
May has been quite the month! After coming back from an extended spring break, there were two weeks of class, and now the “final” waiting period. In Manchester, finals are done quite a bit differently, in which the school has an entire month to give out finals after classes are over. Even after your finals…
The Harry Potter bridge
By Ada N.
Published May 13, 2026
If you've seen “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” you probably remember the part where Harry and Ron have to fly Mr. Weasley's car to get to Hogwarts. In this scene, they follow the Hogwarts Express as it travels over a bridge. This is a real bridge, and I got the chance to visit…
Camino de Santiago
By Julia K.
Published May 6, 2026
This month I would like to talk about something a little bit different! Through ALI Abroad, you are able to take an experiential class, where you learn about and walk the Camino de Santiago. I highly recommend this! Mid-April, we set off to Ourense and started our five-day 100 km walk to Santiago. There is…
Feria de Abril in Sevilla
By Megan H.
Published May 4, 2026
This week in Sevilla, La Feria de Abril is taking place. The streets of Los Remedios have been transformed into fair grounds lined with Casetas (public and private tents where friends and families go to eat, drink and dance). Horse-drawn carriages fill the streets, carrying Sevillanos and tourists all dressed in their most elegant and…
Spring break (from the UK)!
By Abby M.
Published May 1, 2026
Spring break has officially finished here in Manchester. At the University of Manchester, spring break is three weeks long, two weeks for Easter break, and one week for the non-teaching period. I did quite a bit of exploring during this break and enjoyed every moment of it. I took a break in Edinburgh, Scotland, where…
Transitions abroad
By Lexi M.
Published April 27, 2026
I can't believe it is already the middle of April, and I got to Madrid three months ago! One thing I've noticed here is how fast the time goes, but how much you can fit in a span of a few months. I've traveled to so many new places, but it still feels like I…