By Ethan M.

Published Sept. 26, 2024

Since I last posted, Australia has been such an amazing experience full of city exploration, gorgeous beaches, ocean views, and encounters with tons of wildlife. In this post, we will explore Phillip Island, just one of the countless incredible experiences I've had in Australia so far. So, where to start? Phillip Island, a small island…

By Abigail M.

Published Sept. 19, 2024

The idea of going abroad for the very first time intimidated me all summer before I flew to Thailand. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to navigate where I needed to be or that I would somehow mess up because I didn’t know the cultural differences. However, when I realized this would be…

By Piper C.

Published Sept. 12, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2qgaQP7 I had the opportunity to walk with elephants. Although I was terrified, I’m forever grateful for the experience with these beautiful animals. Building Friendships Going into this experience, I felt anxious about being the only student from Mizzou and meeting new people. However, I approached it with the mindset that it would help build…

By Ethan M.

Published Sept. 9, 2024

Hello from down under! So far, Melbourne has been an amazing experience full of fun, friends and activities. Growing up, I always knew I wanted to study abroad, and for the past few years, that dream has been focused on Australia. My short time here has proven that Melbourne is everything I could have dreamed…

By Erin S.

Published Sept. 5, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2qfB3Mo The view from exploring the beaches Surfing has been a passion of mine since eighth grade. I have done everything I can to learn to surf despite living 16 hours from the ocean. I have come to Australia in search great people, delicious coffee, advanced studies and hungry for some sick surf. A weekend…

By Alex B.

Published Sept. 3, 2024

Since I was about eight years old, studying abroad has been at the top of my bucket list. I have my mother to thank, who would tell stories and share pictures and mementos from her time studying in Japan during her college years. To say that I am over the moon that the opportunity has…

By Evan S.

Published Sept. 2, 2024

August. The shortest, yet hardest month for me here. It’s Aug. 4, and I just boarded my plane home. I’ve been scrolling through my camera roll, looking for what to write about. So many funny stories, places I’ve gone to and memories. The number one thing that held constant in my photos, though, was that…

By Elizabeth Z.

Published Aug. 30, 2024

 I, like the majority of Americans, am not from here. Parts of my family came on the Mayflower in 1620, and another part came in after World War II, as well as at various times between those years. I have the privilege of knowing where my family is from. I have the privilege of knowing when different…

By Abby S.

Published Aug. 28, 2024

Being able to study abroad is definitely a once in a lifetime experience and I am forever grateful that this has been my second study abroad experience! Studying nursing abroad is also a once in a lifetime experience. There is so much to learn and it was so fun to compare the U.S. healthcare system…

By Kathryn P.

Published Aug. 27, 2024

Studying community and public health in Costa Rica was an amazing time! Our program was jam packed with activities and clinical experiences. Learning about the Costa Rican health care system and comparing it to the U.S. health care system was very interesting. We attended a lecture where we learned about the system from a doctor,…