Public transportation in Manchester
By Sasha O.
Published July 2, 2026
Now that I'm back in St. Louis, I've realized there are a lot of things I miss about Manchester. The pub culture, my friends… but also the public transportation. In Manchester, they have something called the Bee Network, which operates the city's double-decker buses. Each ride costs just £2 (about $2.65), making it an incredibly…
Exploring nature in the U.K.
By Sasha O.
Published July 1, 2026
I think the United Kingdom’s nature is incredibly underrated. I often found myself wanting to travel around the U.K. more than to neighboring countries. Yes, it’s true what they say about the weather — it is impressively and consistently dreary. From November to early April, temperatures usually hover around 50°F, with gray skies and a…
Events and traditions of the first month in Barcelona
By Sophie P.
Published June 30, 2026
I have been in Barcelona for just over a month now, and during these past few weeks I have already had the opportunity to experience many major events and holidays. My favorite part of studying abroad so far has been learning about local traditions and getting to be a part of them. Earlier this month,…
Making friends in Manchester
By Sasha O.
Published June 29, 2026
Studying for finals is finally over, and I feel like I’ve regained some free time. While in Chinese class, a girl whose name I recently learned asked me to grab a coffee. At first, this threw me off. In my opinion, young people in America have a different way of making friends compared to young…
Memories from Greece
By Alexis B.
Published June 26, 2026
Greetings from Greece! I’ve spent a total of six weeks abroad, and I have cherished every single second! Not only have I been fully immersed in Greek culture through my time spent at the private school but also by trying Greek cuisine, navigating public transportation, meeting fascinating individuals who are so welcoming, exploring the Greek…
A Milanese guide to coffee
By Cynthia T.
Published June 25, 2026
For as long as I can remember, I have always considered myself coffee's #1 fan. Or so I thought. After coming to Milan, however, I have realized that I am placed far behind the nonnas and nonnos. I have encountered such a strong culture around coffee here. In Italy, coffee is not treated merely as…
My experience studying in beautiful Costa Rica
By Jaidyn H.
Published June 25, 2026
My Comparative Criminal and Juvenile Justice study abroad experience in Costa Rica was truly amazing! I could not have asked for a more immersive and enlightening experience than the one that I had. I loved every part of Costa Rica: the beautiful plant and animal life, the kind people we met and the amazing food,…
Traveling in Prague
By Emma C.
Published June 24, 2026
Prague is typically a cool and rainy city, but the day we arrived the sun welcomed us with open arms. It was warm with the most perfect clouds. I’m a nervous flier, but landing in such a beautiful place immediately put my anxiety at ease. Prague was absolutely beautiful. I had seen pictures in books…
One month of Barcelona
By Briana V.
Published June 23, 2026
People say you don’t just move to Barcelona, you kind of just have to surrender to its rhythm. I’ve been here for four weeks now, and honestly, I’m finally starting to find my feet. Getting around a new city has definitely been an adventure, especially since my Spanish isn't quite cutting it with all the…
What a Kyrgyz yurt taught me about Missouri maternity care
By Kendra W.
Published June 22, 2026
The yurt isn’t merely a shelter; the physical structure directly mirrors kinship networks — the interlocking wooden Kerege represents the clans, while the central Tunduk symbolizes a shared heritage connecting the entire community under one sky. The roots of this nomadic culture was a deeply interconnected, local support system and precisely what a functional healthcare…