By Jack D.

Published July 9, 2025

During my time in London, I was able to visit multiple soccer (football) stadiums. Soccer has been my primary sport since I was young. I started playing around age 6 and played all the way through high school, and have always kept up with the Premier League (the top English Soccer League). When I was…

By Brooklyn W.

Published July 8, 2025

Going from living in my hometown with 2,000 people, to Columbia with 130,000 people, to now spending my summer in a city with 1.6 million. Each move has taught me a new way of getting around, and before I was used to my car, now it looks a lot different. Here is a guide to…

By Audrie S.

Published July 7, 2025

Before going on this program, I wanted a way to commemorate my time here, but not the basic souvenir postcards and magnets. I have this notebook that I got the last time I was here, two years ago, that would be perfect to easily carry around. Throughout my time here I have asked people I…

By Jess A.

Published July 4, 2025

It is the last month of my year long study abroad in Seoul, South Korea. I have had both fun and difficult times, times both exhilarating and exhausting. Overall, a very well balanced experience. As I have been reflecting over my time here, I realize just how much I have grown as a person, and…

By Jess A.

Published July 3, 2025

As I near the end of my study abroad in South Korea, I am fortunate enough to spend my 22nd birthday with new friends this year! We went to a really cute cafe that had delicious cheesecake, and I had a great time spending the day with two of my closest friends in Korea. And…

By Lily P.

Published July 2, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2rhahEh Prague! Coming to a new country for the entire summer not knowing anyone was for sure an intimidating task. I somehow really didn't feel nervous to come abroad even though I had no expectations for what was to come. There was lots of orientation the first week/weekend which gave me a chance to meet…

By Lauren C.

Published June 27, 2025

Through my program in Copenhagen, our class took a study tour to Helsinki, Finland. Our focus has been Nordic education and parenting, so we focus mostly on the important elements of child development. These would generally include development and competence in social, physical and academic areas. The difference between Nordic education and U.S. education would…

By Cassidy B.

Published June 26, 2025

Here is a snapshot of my time in Portugal and Spain: Cobblestone, curiosity, kind strangers, strange strangers, dogs with shell necklaces, fish heads, pigeons, palaces, grandmother chefs, overripe oranges against Andalusian skies, mid-day naps and much, much more. Experiencing all of these things was beyond what I could have imagined when I applied to study…

By Dayton B.

Published June 26, 2025

As I settle back into my usual routine after spending a month in Bergamo, Italy, I want to reflect on what a transformative experience I had. Before this, I had never left the country, and I was excited but nervous to go alone. During this program I met several great friends who were also studying…

By Riley V.

Published June 25, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2rcY5TG Diving the Great Barrier Reef. I have been putting off this blog post for two main reasons. First, this is my last blog post, which also means that my study abroad program has officially come to an end. Second, because I don't know how to put everything I want to say into one final…