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…
Sunrise over Bondi
By Gracie K.
Published Sept. 1, 2022
One of my favorite parts about being in Sydney has been how close I feel to the beach and other parts of nature. Yesterday morning, I decided to take full advantage of that nearness and took the bus to the beach to watch the sunrise. Taking public transportation alone at 4:30 in the morning is…
Getting settled in Copenhagen
By Annalisa G.
Published Aug. 29, 2022
Wow! What an epically energetic, productive, enthralling, emotional, and challenging experience it has been since arrival day in Copenhagen, all to say the least. I’ve only been here a week, yet so much has happened that it feels like a crazy, but wonderful dream. From day one, it was apparent that Copenhagen is a vibrant…
Discovering Australian indigenous culture
By Gracie K.
Published Aug. 11, 2022
I have been at the University of Technology Sydney in Sydney, Australia for about a month now, and it has been absolutely amazing! The historical culture of Australia has been especially interesting to encounter. Relatively recently, in 2008, the Prime Minister of Australia issued a formal apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for…