The importance of friendship in unfamiliar places
By Isabella S.
Published Jan. 21, 2026
Trulaske study abroad has been a life changing experience for me. The countries we have traveled to have taught me so much and the people who were alongside me taught me so much as well. The most important part of my study abroad experience though has been the friendships I have built throughout my time…
Home is where your friends are!
By Ella M.
Published Jan. 21, 2026
Before Peru, I thought the program would be about the places I saw. The views, the hikes, the food, the pictures and all of it was amazing. What I didn’t expect was how special the people would be. Going into it, most of us didn’t really know each other. We were just a group thrown…
Winter in Costa Rica
By Faith V.
Published Jan. 21, 2026
Wow! Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. The flora, the fauna, are vibrant with rich colors and the people here exude that vibrancy as well. I’ve made so many friends abroad and I have met people that are very important to me and have changed my life even.…
Cuisine in Costa Rica
By Abigail R.
Published Jan. 21, 2026
A small country with a broad palate — Costa Rica has a diverse variety of food, fit to everyone's taste. While staying in San Jose, I ate Japanese, Italian, Mexican, American, and of course, traditional Costa Rican food. Driving through the main roads, signs promoting all types of cuisine whiz overhead. From Korean to South…
Two weeks in Peru
By Hannah C.
Published Jan. 21, 2026
I was recently lucky enough to spend two weeks in Cusco, Peru, on a Global Health Service Internship program. I went to a job site (nursing home) every morning for four hours. It was such a special experience to get to know and build relationships with the residents. These interactions were so impactful and will…
Connecting through Quechua
By Samantha S.
Published Jan. 19, 2026
When I first arrived in Cusco, Peru, I was unaware that so many people spoke a second language: Quechua. I assumed Spanish would be the only language I’d hear, but I quickly learned I was wrong. Because Cusco was once the capital of the Inca Empire, many people, preserving their heritage, proudly speak Quechua today,…
Cooking in Cape Town
By Georgia K.
Published Jan. 19, 2026
Our few weeks in South Africa were filled with beautiful beaches and landscapes, insightful museums, and life-changing experiences, discovering the history and culture of Cape Town. Out of the many excursions and field trips we went on, one of my personal favorites was the Bo-Kaap cooking class where we made traditional Cape Malay food. Bo-Kaap…
Snowy streets in Amsterdam
By Eileen M.
Published Jan. 16, 2026
While I spent time in Amsterdam, I enjoyed many of the activities they had to offer. I went to the Van Gough museum, Anne Frank House, the Lookout and more. Walking through the streets of Amsterdam wasn't exactly how I pictured it to be. https://flic.kr/p/2rRYgGu Snow covering the top of the Lookout that gives a…
Churches in Germany
By Eileen M.
Published Jan. 13, 2026
When coming to Germany, I did not expect to encounter as many churches as I did. When spending our first day in Frankfurt, my roomate and I visited at least two churches and we both noticed that they were Catholic. https://flic.kr/p/2rRS54D Cologne Cathedral in its glory at night Many of the churches had similar architect…
New friends in Belize!
By Sidney T.
Published Jan. 12, 2026
I am having an amazing time here in Belize! I've been here for 10 days and have encountered so many great people. First off, people here frequently stop you to say good-morning or ask how you are doing. It does not matter if you know them or not. It has quickly become one of my…