The wanderlust effect
By Anne C.
Published April 1, 2022
Ciao, Hola, Bonjour, Chairete, Hello! A combination of all the greetings I have used since my last blog post! Over the last few weeks, I’ve visited new countries and old friends, and learned about so many exciting cultures. My roommate Ali and I traveled to Milan, Naples and Capri during one of our first weekends…
The Norwegian experience part 2: Finding my place
By Nate B.
Published March 30, 2022
As I am writing this, I am sitting at the home of composer Edvard Grieg, in the same place where he often sat to find inspiration for his music. As I look out on this specific inlet of the North Sea, I understand why he chose this spot. The calm waters and forested islands, accompanied…
Working Paris Fashion Week
By Makenna T.
Published March 28, 2022
The celebrities, the photos, the fashion, the chaos. That’s just a quick recap of Paris Fashion Week. This season, I was able to intern for a French fashion brand VICTORIA/TOMAS during Paris Fashion Week. I interned for two months and the French work culture was difficult to adjust to in the beginning. A big difference…
Three things I love about Lancaster, England
By Mia B.
Published March 25, 2022
Hi all! I didn’t see any Top 10 posts come up for Lancaster when I searched it, so I figured a “here are my favorite things about Lancaster in general” post might be useful for those who are looking into the program or actively planning to go. I’ve also added a photo of a double-decker bus,…
Daily routine
By Laura F.
Published March 23, 2022
The already short month of February seemed to fly by this semester, as I have been sinking deeper into my daily Spanish life. I have slowly built a quiet routine for myself; I have been content in building healthy habits while studying at the university. A daily routine, while seemingly simple, is incredibly important for…
Exploring Paris
By Marc B.
Published March 15, 2022
Bonjour everyone! Recently, my university in Lyon, France, had a week-long break at the end of February. I used that opportunity to visit Paris with my friend Josh, who is also from Mizzou and studying abroad at the same university as me! When a lot of people think of France, they almost immediately think of…
Barcelona’s cultural differences
By Haedyn K.
Published March 11, 2022
I am now completing my second month in Barcelona! Time has really flown by, and I have been having a lot of exciting new experiences. I have also been able to travel to a few other countries in Europe, which has been exciting and eye-opening! During my time so far I have noticed many cultural…
Arrival in the City of Bridges
By Keltin S.
Published March 9, 2022
After fervently making a last-minute booking at an Airbnb, my group and I were off to Venice. We got out of class on Friday morning and hurried to the train station to board the first of four trains on our journey. A six-hour ride in all, with hurried changeovers in between trains, we were all…
Intercultural connections
By Laura F.
Published Feb. 25, 2022
The beginning of February marked my first full month abroad in Alicante, Spain. And genuinely, I do not think these photos and small paragraphs will be able to capture the raw beauty and life-changing experiences my time here has already brought me. The first photo I’ve included…
The City of Stories… from a digital storytelling major!
By Anna H.
Published Feb. 23, 2022
When I started at Mizzou, I don’t think I honestly wanted to study abroad. I loved taking classes in Columbia, and getting to use the computer animation resources at the university was helpful in developing my craft. I seriously saw myself staying in Columbia to complete my entire degree. However, when the world came to…