Navigating a new city
By Haedyn K.
Published Feb. 8, 2022
Hi, my name is Haedyn! I am a student at the University of Missouri, and I am studying with IES Abroad. I am spending the semester in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona is an exciting and vibrant city to live in at a young age. There is an endless list of places to go and activities to…
Settling in the U.K.
By Emilio A.
Published Feb. 5, 2022
I am approaching the end of my first month in Lancaster, England, while studying at Lancaster University. It has been a huge change from what I am used to in the United States. A major difference that I have noticed right off the bat is the coursework. All of my classes DO NOT have weekly…
Making my way to (and around) Rome
By Anne C.
Published Feb. 3, 2022
Ciao! After packing (and repacking several times) over the last week, the day has arrived: My flight to the next five months of my life in Rome, Italy! While trying to weigh my luggage at home was a small feat, I managed to condense my check-in bag to a solid 69lbs (1lb under!) and cram…
Arriving in Lyon, France
By Marc B.
Published Feb. 1, 2022
Hello! My name is Marc Brazeal and I am a junior studying international business-finance with a minor in French. I just arrived in Lyon, France, at the end of December to study at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3! Vieux Lyon When I first arrived in France, I felt like there were so many tasks that…
Nursing clinicals in Costa Rica
By Pulemalie T.
Published Jan. 29, 2022
Having clinicals in Costa Rica as a nursing student was an amazing experience. Not only did I get to meet so many amazing people but I also got to practice my Spanish! The last time I took Spanish was in high school, so knowing the basics came in handy. In Costa Rica, we took Spanish…
Homestay experience
By Olivia W.
Published Jan. 26, 2022
As a Ph.D. student studying family and intercultural communication, I am no stranger to study abroad programs. Throughout my academic career, I have participated in faculty-led programs, semesters abroad and even worked abroad independently. However, my recent trip to San Jose, Costa Rica, with the Social Justice, Narratives and Human Rights program stands out among…
The Norwegian experience part 1: Arriving amidst Omicron
By Nate B.
Published Jan. 25, 2022
Hei hei! My name is Nate Beattie and I am a Junior at Mizzou studying computer science and music. I am currently spending the semester studying at the University of Bergen in Bergen, Norway, and I aim to show you some of the highlights of my experience over the course of the next 16 weeks!…
My first week in Paris
By Makenna T.
Published Jan. 18, 2022
Bonjour from Paris! I’ve currently been in Paris for almost a week and it’s been a dream come true. So far I’ve mainly attended my mandatory orientation sessions, but I’ve also been able to be a tourist and explore the city! Going to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre is absolutely breathtaking and exciting, but…
Living with a host family in Costa Rica
By Jenny C.
Published Jan. 14, 2022
Yes, hotel rooms are comfortable, but the relationship with my host mom, or "Mama Tica" as they say in Costa Rica, is something I will never forget. From her delicious home-cooked meals complete with fresh fruit and coffee to the gorgeous garden, I am so glad I came. As a nontraditional nursing student, I thought…
The sites of Jordan
By Evann T.
Published Jan. 13, 2022
Jordan is a relatively small country with very memorable places to visit. The entire length of the country only takes about five and a half hours to drive. So whether you're studying abroad or are just passing through, it's possible to see quite a bit even if you don't have a lengthy stay. If you…