By Fisher M.

Published March 4, 2025

One of the more surprising things about Alicante has been the number of stray cats wandering around. On the second day I was here, we took a short trip to the old part of town (by which I mean over 1,000 years old). As we were walking up the steps that led up to the…

By Isabelle B.

Published March 3, 2025

I can hardly believe it, but month two in Spain is almost over. I currently have classes five days a week, and my weekends are full of plans with friends traveling to new places and trying new things. But I am so grateful for busy weekends because I have been able to check a few…

By Kaitlyn H.

Published March 3, 2025

Now that I have been living abroad in Spain for almost two months, I have a pretty set daily routine. Of course small things change day to day, but overall, I have created a life here that I love. For my blog this month, I wanted to share a bit of what an average day…

By Alex B.

Published March 3, 2025

It is hard for me to believe how fast time seems to be moving. I am already over halfway through my stay in Norway, and it feels like February started last week when it somehow ends tomorrow. While short, it has still been a busy month filled with many activities. Despite the weather in the…

By Asher F.

Published March 3, 2025

Out of the cuisines of the world, it doesn’t seem like Spanish food is particularly well-known among us Americans. Beyond tapas and paella, people often assume that it must be just like Italian food, or maybe like Mexican food. While it has much in common with neighboring countries, Spain has a cuisine all its own.…

By Taylor E.

Published Feb. 28, 2025

Before coming to Spain, I was a very picky eater (“picky” in Spanish is “tiquismiquis” — a very fun word to say). In Spain, I am very grateful to not have the option to be picky anymore. When my host mom puts a plate of food in front of me, I could ask what I…

By Yi Z.

Published Feb. 27, 2025

Spring break in Italy isn’t like it is in the United States. Instead of one week in March, we got two weeks in February. I used this time to travel across Europe with my friends by train. We visited Zurich, Switzerland; Frankfurt, Germany; Brussels, Belgium; and Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was an incredible experience, and two…

By Riley V.

Published Feb. 24, 2025

I have officially been in Australia for two weeks now, but it feels like it has been two months. Not in a bad way, it's actually quite the opposite. Since being here, I have done things that scared me, experienced exciting and new things, made simple life adjustments and learned that I am exactly where…

By Nick K.

Published Feb. 10, 2025

When arriving in Paris, France, there were many emotions running through my mind. I was excited for the next four months of my academic career to play out overseas, but I was also nervous and intimidated by the differences I might encounter. I knew that my life abroad would look vastly different from back in…

By Tyler R.

Published Feb. 7, 2025

My time in Costa Rica is an experience I will never forget. From trying new foods to learning about an entirely different health care system, every moment was special. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to study abroad, immerse myself in a vibrant culture and connect with the amazing people I met along the way.…