The beautiful sites and rich culture of Greece
By Riley R.
Published June 4, 2025
https://flic.kr/p/2r8WTbs Hi! My name is Riley Rottinghaus and I just finished a two week study abroad experience in Greece! This program was focused on public health and social work which was very cool to learn about as a pre-nursing student! We went to Athens, Larissa, Meteora, Epidavros and Aegina island and got to see so…
A new routine
By Purity K.
Published June 4, 2025
As my semester at Korea University is coming to a close, I can't help but reflect on the past couple of months in Korea. I recently was in a taxi late at night on my way back to my little apartment, and the drive felt similar to my first taxi ride in Seoul the morning…
What awaits in London?
By Audrie S.
Published June 4, 2025
Before coming on this program, I planned out what I wanted to see and do. I created a bucket list of things to do because I don’t know when I will be here again and for this amount of time. With the help of my mom we created a list of things that I would…
Leaving Spain
By Taylor E.
Published June 4, 2025
I avoided thoughts of leaving Spain for so long. When my host mom asked what time my train would leave, I answered her question quickly and moved the conversation elsewhere. The last time I was at the university was the day of finals. Despite late nights and confusion and dozens of emails to professors and…
My May in Denmark
By Tessa G.
Published June 4, 2025
I have only been in Denmark for 12 days, and I have countless new memories to share. There are not enough words to describe this amazing experience in one of the safest cities in the world. During my time in class I have learned about so many interesting topics, and it has been super special…
New perspectives
By Tanner S.
Published June 3, 2025
My study abroad program to Costa Rica was full of new experiences, great people and amazing views. One of my favorite parts was visiting a local community center called Sifais. We got to spend time learning how the center supports the neighborhood. This community center helps thousands of children each year achieve educational goals and…
Hasta pronto Alicante
By Isabelle B.
Published June 3, 2025
I only had a short time in Spain this month, as I had to return to Missouri for graduation. I spent my last two weeks soaking in every moment with my friends and host family. I want to sign my Mizzou blog off with a letter to Alicante, where half my heart still lies. Alicante,…
The home stretch
By Alex B.
Published June 2, 2025
May has been quite the month for me, with a handful of cultural events and an increase in my studying as the last of my finals are finally coming around. While I did go through a Norwegian exam season last fall, this semester has felt a little weirder to me since I have gone from…
My first week in Spain: Discovering Barcelona
By Brooklyn W.
Published June 2, 2025
Travel day Leaving my small hometown, Nauvoo, Illinois, was a mix of nerves and excitement. Going from spending my past 20 summers in a town of 2,000 people to spending it in a city with 1.6 million people was scary, exciting, sad and awesome all at the same time. The travel day was nine hours…
Settling in
By Jordan M.
Published May 29, 2025
This month, I finally feel like I've settled in socially. It's only taken about three months. I met a large amount of people when I first got here. It was overwhelming and wonderful. They're all lovely and were in the same position as me, since we met in a preparatory German course. Everyone was new…