By Anna T.

Published Oct. 2, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2qmQrJG Temples From late July to early August this year, I studied abroad for two weeks in Chaing Mai, Thailand. The first week of the program consisted of temple hopping, trying all kinds of new foods, and learning about Thai culture. There are so many beautiful temples in Thailand, my favorite being Wat Prathat Doi…

By Jude C.

Published Oct. 1, 2024

Studying abroad has been a very interesting experience for me. I grew up and lived my entire life in my hometown of Lee’s Summit, as I haven’t done much traveling. The biggest trips I’ve taken have been to Colorado and Florida, but I have never been out of the country before. That’s what makes this…

By Alex B.

Published Sept. 30, 2024

Now that my classes have been underway for a few weeks and the initial rush of moving to a new place has settled down, I'm starting to settle in fairly well to my home abroad. After an abnormally wet August, September's weather has been fantastic. There have been numerous days that have reached into the…

By Abby J.

Published Sept. 27, 2024

Since arriving in Alicante, Spain, I have been living with a host family that has been hosting students for 30 years. The experience was extremely intimidating at first, and I wasn't sure what to expect. Upon arrival, I knew it would to be a challenge when they didn't speak any English, and I'm only a…

By Ethan M.

Published Sept. 26, 2024

Since I last posted, Australia has been such an amazing experience full of city exploration, gorgeous beaches, ocean views, and encounters with tons of wildlife. In this post, we will explore Phillip Island, just one of the countless incredible experiences I've had in Australia so far. So, where to start? Phillip Island, a small island…

By Abigail M.

Published Sept. 19, 2024

The idea of going abroad for the very first time intimidated me all summer before I flew to Thailand. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to navigate where I needed to be or that I would somehow mess up because I didn’t know the cultural differences. However, when I realized this would be…

By Piper C.

Published Sept. 12, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2qgaQP7 I had the opportunity to walk with elephants. Although I was terrified, I’m forever grateful for the experience with these beautiful animals. Building Friendships Going into this experience, I felt anxious about being the only student from Mizzou and meeting new people. However, I approached it with the mindset that it would help build…

By Ethan M.

Published Sept. 9, 2024

Hello from down under! So far, Melbourne has been an amazing experience full of fun, friends and activities. Growing up, I always knew I wanted to study abroad, and for the past few years, that dream has been focused on Australia. My short time here has proven that Melbourne is everything I could have dreamed…

By Erin S.

Published Sept. 5, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2qfB3Mo The view from exploring the beaches Surfing has been a passion of mine since eighth grade. I have done everything I can to learn to surf despite living 16 hours from the ocean. I have come to Australia in search great people, delicious coffee, advanced studies and hungry for some sick surf. A weekend…

By Alex B.

Published Sept. 3, 2024

Since I was about eight years old, studying abroad has been at the top of my bucket list. I have my mother to thank, who would tell stories and share pictures and mementos from her time studying in Japan during her college years. To say that I am over the moon that the opportunity has…