Settling in and exploring my city
By Arianna G.
Published Dec. 2, 2022
I have adjusted to living abroad quite well. I know this is in part due to the fact that I am in an English-speaking country. When I was looking at exchange programs I also debated applying to universities in Spain and France. I was not confident enough in my Spanish or French speaking skills to…
Exploring New Zealand
By Gracie K.
Published Nov. 21, 2022
During the past two weeks, I have had the opportunity to travel from Australia to South Island, New Zealand to explore an entirely different terrain. I embarked on this adventure with friends from around the world that I had met through the study abroad and exchange program at the University of Technology Sydney. The trip…
Recalling my first time exploring Tokyo
By Christopher H.
Published Nov. 3, 2022
Recalling my first time exploring Tokyo after living in Tokyo for a month, I’ve made a habit of wandering through its thin streets and alleyway paths aimlessly, taking in the atmosphere and searching for novel experiences. At first, however, I remember being quite overwhelmed by it all, but I wasn’t going to let my nerves…
Eating in Copenhagen
By Annalisa G.
Published Nov. 3, 2022
As I discovered fairly quickly upon arriving, going out to eat in Copenhagen is expensive! Even though I was warned about this before departing, I didn’t believe it until 2 weeks into my semester when I realized that going to eat out in restaurants or fast-food places frequently was unsustainable for both my diet and…
Two months in South Korea
By Brady C.
Published Oct. 31, 2022
I have officially been in Korea for a little over two months and have been loving my time here even more! The organization that helps exchange students planned a day for us to go to the popular amusement park, Lotte World! A unique part of the Lotte World experience is that many people wear high…
Campus at Lancaster University
By Arianna G.
Published Oct. 31, 2022
I have been living in Lancaster for a month now. So far, I like it and, funnily enough, I have met a lot of Americans. You don’t really need to leave campus for anything which is convenient. There are a few grocery stores, a pharmacy, many restaurants separate from their campus dining selection as well…
Exploring northern Australia
By Gracie K.
Published Oct. 12, 2022
During the past two weeks, I have had so many adventures during my university's midsemester study vacation. A group of friends that I met through the international program while abroad decided to travel north of Sydney to Townsville, Airlie Beach, and Cairns to see the natural beauty of Australia. In Townsville's Magnetic Island, we saw…
Getting around in Copenhagen
By Annalisa G.
Published Oct. 12, 2022
Navigating through new streets is never easy at first. Eyes glued to Google Maps, bumping into people, scrambling around looking for street names, worried you aren’t going to make it to a class or meeting on time. These things are all very stressful when arriving to a new city. In summary, the whole experience is…
My first month in Korea, the month of adjustment
By Kevin F.
Published Sept. 29, 2022
On Aug. 19, 2022, I embarked on my journey to Seoul, South Korea, to begin my study abroad year. I had been waiting the entire summer for the trip to start and I couldn't believe that it was finally happening! After arriving in Korea, I did not eat anything for two days due to a…
One month in South Korea!
By Brady C.
Published Sept. 15, 2022
My name is Brady Chung, and I am a junior majoring in Economics and Food Science. Currently, I’m studying abroad in my parents' home country, South Korea, at Seoul National University. I feel that my study abroad experience is slightly different than others. I’m able to speak the Korean language at a conversational level, grew…