By Laura F.

Published Feb. 25, 2022

The beginning of February marked my first full month abroad in Alicante, Spain. And genuinely, I do not think these photos and small paragraphs will be able to capture the raw beauty and life-changing experiences my time here has already brought me. The first photo I’ve included…

By Anna H.

Published Feb. 23, 2022

When I started at Mizzou, I don’t think I honestly wanted to study abroad. I loved taking classes in Columbia, and getting to use the computer animation resources at the university was helpful in developing my craft. I seriously saw myself staying in Columbia to complete my entire degree. However, when the world came to…

By Claire L.

Published Feb. 19, 2022

There is no amount of research that could have prepared me for what daily life has been like in Spain. After four weeks of study abroad I have had many exciting adventures, but some of the most memorable experiences have come from learning more about everyday life, the language and the culture here in Spain.…

By Mia B.

Published Feb. 17, 2022

When I planned to study abroad in Lancaster, England, I mainly thought I’d learn about “external” things: I’d see some cool cultural landmarks, learn to use a different currency, see how other countries view America… and, of course, have “study abroad experience” on my resume afterward. Instead, I rediscovered that I experience a range of emotions.…

By Hannah B.

Published Feb. 15, 2022

I have been in Bergen for about a month now, and it has been an adventure already. Getting settled into Bergen was difficult at first, with having to quarantine when entering Norway, but it has been good. I have eight roommates in total. One of them is actually from Mizzou, so it has been really…

By Keltin S.

Published Feb. 12, 2022

Stepping off the plane in Rome, I was finally able to relax. For the past 10 days, I had been fairly unsure about when, if ever, I would be able to arrive in Italy. My issues began when, two days before my flight was supposed to leave, the Italian Consulate in Chicago had still failed…

By Mary T.

Published Feb. 10, 2022

Hello, everyone! My name is Mary Todd and I’m studying abroad in Stockholm, Sweden, this semester with DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia. Here’s a little information about me: I’m a junior majoring in biomedical engineering from St. Charles, Missouri. I love skiing and winter weather, so I have been thoroughly enjoying Sweden so far! My…

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…

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…

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…