By Marc B.

Published Feb. 1, 2022

Hello! My name is Marc Brazeal and I am a junior studying international business-finance with a minor in French. I just arrived in Lyon, France, at the end of December to study at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3! Vieux Lyon When I first arrived in France, I felt like there were so many tasks that…

By Pulemalie T.

Published Jan. 29, 2022

Having clinicals in Costa Rica as a nursing student was an amazing experience. Not only did I get to meet so many amazing people but I also got to practice my Spanish! The last time I took Spanish was in high school, so knowing the basics came in handy. In Costa Rica, we took Spanish…

By Olivia W.

Published Jan. 26, 2022

As a Ph.D. student studying family and intercultural communication, I am no stranger to study abroad programs. Throughout my academic career, I have participated in faculty-led programs, semesters abroad and even worked abroad independently. However, my recent trip to San Jose, Costa Rica, with the Social Justice, Narratives and Human Rights program stands out among…

By Nate B.

Published Jan. 25, 2022

Hei hei! My name is Nate Beattie and I am a Junior at Mizzou studying computer science and music. I am currently spending the semester studying at the University of Bergen in Bergen, Norway, and I aim to show you some of the highlights of my experience over the course of the next 16 weeks!…

By Makenna T.

Published Jan. 18, 2022

Bonjour from Paris! I’ve currently been in Paris for almost a week and it’s been a dream come true. So far I’ve mainly attended my mandatory orientation sessions, but I’ve also been able to be a tourist and explore the city! Going to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre is absolutely breathtaking and exciting, but…

By Jenny C.

Published Jan. 14, 2022

Yes, hotel rooms are comfortable, but the relationship with my host mom, or "Mama Tica" as they say in Costa Rica, is something I will never forget. From her delicious home-cooked meals complete with fresh fruit and coffee to the gorgeous garden, I am so glad I came. As a nontraditional nursing student, I thought…

By Evann T.

Published Jan. 13, 2022

Jordan is a relatively small country with very memorable places to visit. The entire length of the country only takes about five and a half hours to drive. So whether you're studying abroad or are just passing through, it's possible to see quite a bit even if you don't have a lengthy stay. If you…

By Evann T.

Published Jan. 5, 2022

Traveling to a new country can be exciting and intimidating for a lot of reasons. You know the adventure in front of you will be full of unknowns. One thing that can be difficult before you leave is not knowing quite what you will and won't need once you get there. Most study abroad programs…

By Edith R.

Published Jan. 4, 2022

During my last several weeks in the U.K., I was traveling around to small towns and big cities. One main thing they all had in common was the Christmas markets. These markets have a wide variety of food offerings such as German, Polish, French and Swiss food or pastries. Some specific foods they had were…

By Noelia I.

Published Jan. 3, 2022

I have been home for a few days now and it has taken me a bit to adjust back to this lifestyle I had before Madrid. The past four months sadly flew by. They were unforgettable and almost felt unreal. I am grateful for the memories, friendships and lessons I learned while my time abroad.…