By Tiana H.

Published Feb. 3, 2020

"No hablo español ... ?" A statement I had to say a countless number of times after serving a look of confusion. Going to Costa Rica I knew a medium amount of Spanish. I took up to Spanish 3 in both high school and college. However, that clearly wasn't enough because I never mastered the…

By Sam S.

Published Feb. 2, 2020

It’s been three weeks since I left home to embark on the five month adventure that is studying abroad in London. Before coming to London I'd never left the U.S., and I barely ever left Missouri. Now here I am 4,000 miles away from home navigating the city on my own. I’d have to say…

By Emily S.

Published Jan. 31, 2020

So, you want to study abroad, but you don’t know where to start? Here’s everything you need to know to plan your perfect study abroad trip. It’s already been three and a half weeks since I moved to the U.K., and the transition was anything but smooth. However, it could have been a lot worse…

By Christina T.

Published Jan. 31, 2020

From the moment I arrived in Spain, it seemed like I was thrust into a very fast-paced lifestyle. I landed at the airport in the afternoon after almost 24 hours of travel time. I was greeted by my program and…

By Ravyn J.

Published Jan. 30, 2020

In Pune, Maharashtra, India, I had the advantage to learn so much about others that helped me learn more about myself. This was not my first time out of the country but it was my first time studying abroad. During my trip, I was able to learn more about their culture, live their lives and…

By Kadie C.

Published Jan. 30, 2020

Hei hei! Jeg heter Kadie og kommer fra Lee’s Summit i Missouri. Nå, jeg studerer økonomi og geografi (og bittelitt norsk) på Universitet i Bergen i Norge! Hey! My name is Kadie and I am from Lee’s Summit, MO. This semester, I am studying economics and geography (and a little bit of Norwegian language and…

By Meghan A.

Published Jan. 28, 2020

When I originally thought about studying abroad in England, I did not grasp the major difference that would come into play. I knew accents would be hard to understand, but I thought I would be fine because I've watched a lot of British television. Boy was I wrong… I live in a flat with six…

By Evelyn S.

Published Jan. 27, 2020

Hi there, my name is Evie and I've been studying abroad in Tokyo, Japan since September! Everything was fine and dandy until that fateful day; the day I was admitted to the hospital. It turns out I had contracted an ear infection that just would not go away, and I had to be hospitalized for…

By Jake S.

Published Jan. 22, 2020

Thanks to the Smith family, over the last month I have had the opportunity to study abroad in New Zealand and Australia. This was my first time out of the country and the best month of my life. Going from historic Dunedin to the fantastic sights in Queenstown, all the way to the city lights…

By Cheyann E.

Published Jan. 22, 2020

For my first time traveling out of the country I visited a beautiful city in the middle of India called Pune! This journey was beneficial for me because I want to pursue a career in public health after I graduate. This was the perfect experience because I was able to study abroad and gain an…