By Selma Z.

Published Feb. 27, 2019

So, I have finally hit my six-month mark of being abroad. And for the first time in a while, this country is starting to feel like home. The journey to this point has had its challenges and every day there is a new one that always comes up. Like not having enough change or saying…

By Erin S.

Published Feb. 26, 2019

As my work day comes to an end and my spring break starts tomorrow, I thought it would be a good time to write a piece about managing money while abroad. It can be tempting (and so easy) to spend money on anything that catches your eye when you’re abroad. It’s a new experience after…

By Emily W.

Published Feb. 26, 2019

I go to school in an old palace. No really – I'm serious. The classrooms are lined with gold accents and there are chandelier fixtures above the desks. There is also a backyard garden with pet peacocks. This is Anglo-American University in Prague, Czech Republic.…

By Emily W.

Published Feb. 4, 2019

I started my semester abroad in Prague, Czech Republic a month ago. Actually, it was just under a week ago, but my lack of sleep had drawn out days and nights to culminate into one large confusing lump of time. I had every intention of doing this whole jet-lag thing right, after all, I have…

By Madeline H.

Published Feb. 1, 2019

Exactly one month ago today I was on a plane flying across the Atlantic to my new home in Lyon, France. The most shocking aspect of studying abroad is not the language, or the culture, or getting lost and deciding you will never find your way home because you don't have internet (I was only…

By Alexandra L.

Published Jan. 28, 2019

Over winter break, I spent two weeks immersing myself in the lifestyle and culture of Costa Rica for a study abroad trip with the Sinclair School of Nursing. I was able to stay with an amazing homestay family and practice my Spanish speaking skills as well as learn about the country's healthcare, education, economy and…

By Erin S.

Published Jan. 17, 2019

It's been just a week since I arrived in the bustling city of London. I've started my courses and internship and feel like I'm finally getting my bearings. One of the main reasons for this is because I took a walking tour of my neighborhood over the weekend, which helped me realize some of the…

By Selma Z.

Published Jan. 15, 2019

Over the weekend before the mad rush of exams, I went to Sweden. I wasn't really there to visit any cities or go on any excursions. I went for one goal in mind, to meet my biological family for the first time. A little background about me. I was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia, right after…

By Selma Z.

Published Jan. 7, 2019

Liverpool is a vibrant town with ridiculously nice people and great music. A lot like Nashville in the U.S. Only a 40 minute train ride away from Manchester, Liverpool felt completely different. With different accents, different history and different types of people. That's been the most surprising part about studying here – how small this…

By Selma Z.

Published Dec. 13, 2018

For any college student, getting up at 7 a.m. to board a train on a rainy day doesn't always sound like a great idea, but yesterday I did just that. About two hours north of Manchester, England there is this amazing place called the Lake District. With its rolling green hills and misty skies, it…