Now a memory
By Kyleigh S.
Published June 22, 2023
Crazy to think five months ago, I arrived in Sevilla. As I look back at the past five months, I cannot help but point out how fast time flies. I feel like I just arrived in the land of late night, tapas, sobremesas (conversations after dinner), and much more. I spent the past five months…
Anxiety Abroad
By Emma V.
Published June 22, 2023
For a whole month leading up to my Study Abroad trip in Barcelona, Spain, I suffered from severe anxiety. As someone who struggles with anxiety to begin with, the nerves of traveling abroad entirely alone only intensified the feeling. The trip that was only one month away, quickly turned into one week, then one day,…
Takeaways from Greece
By Hollie A.
Published June 16, 2023
My recent two-week trip to Greece was full of experiences I will not soon forget. Most of my stay was in Athens and this is where I was able to experience Greek culture to the fullest. While walking around the city, it was typical to be invited into restaurants, with hosts sharing menus and many…
Last month in Alicante
By Leslie C.
Published June 14, 2023
With nostalgia for a country that I am only just now exiting, I write this blog from a bus heading into France after living in Spain for five months. Now that I’ve completed the formal ‘studying’ component of my abroad experience, I have many words to describe how I felt at various times: challenged, elated,…
Costa Rica Comparative Criminal Justice Program
By Destiny M.
Published June 13, 2023
During my final year at the University of Missouri, I had the amazing opportunity to further my understanding of the criminal justice system through a comparative study abroad program that focused on the differences between the U.S. and Costa Rica. A group of like-minded individuals, committed to pursuing careers for the betterment of society, were…
Final month in Alicante
By Gibson H.
Published June 12, 2023
My last month in Alicante has gone by so fast. I traveled a lot last month, so for this time I just wanted to spend time in Alicante and finish my studies there. I took my finals early and spent my time going to the gym, enjoying the great food options around town, and hanging…
Southeast Asia rocks!
By Brittany A.
Published June 10, 2023
The Southeast Asia study abroad program has been nothing short of amazing. In Malaysia we had the pleasure of meeting with two finance companies and participated in a lot of culture sightings. Some of the culture sightings included visiting temples and the Chinese street markets. I’m not going to say which establishment, but for one…
Four months abroad: Lessons learned
By Jane M.
Published June 8, 2023
Hej fran St. Louis! After 4 months abroad, I’m back in Missouri! It’s odd to be back and some of the reverse culture shocks have caught me off guard. The first one was in the Chicago airport, where rather than frequent signage about outgoing flights, there are airport staff yelling directions at everyone. I also…
Learning in London
By Andrew A.
Published June 8, 2023
I was blessed with the opportunity to study abroad with the Concert Chorale Choir of Mizzou in London! Being my first time out of the country and "across the pond," I was very excited to experience all of the different opportunities I had. On top of that, I am a Music Education major, so taking…
Four months in another country: Reverse culture shock and lessons learned
By Jane M.
Published June 6, 2023
Hej från Stockholm! The last two months of my study abroad have been a whirlwind. I’ve been to Poland, Germany, Denmark, Latvia, and Estonia. Unsurprisingly, I’m now much better at European Geography too. Perhaps my favorite piece of these excursions was my trip to Berlin with my class. We learned a lot about queer history…