Ash Wednesday in Manchester
By Julien B.
Published Feb. 28, 2020
First arriving in Manchester, I was immediately struck by the eclectic architecture on almost every street, especially when in the heart of the university campus. There are sleek ultramodern buildings that look like big glass boxes, and are nestled between the soothing neo-Gothic structures which thrived here in the 19th century. To the naked eye,…
An arctic adventure
By Kadie C.
Published Feb. 27, 2020
This past weekend, I made the two-hour pilgrimage to Tromsø, Norway with my friend Angela – the only other Mizzou student studying at the University of Bergen this semester. Located within the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is one of Norway's northernmost destinations for travelers and tourists, as it is one of the best places to see…
Two months down, two to go!
By Christina T.
Published Feb. 26, 2020
¡Hola¡ It’s been awhile since you were here. In the last month, there has been so much that has happened. I finally found a cafe that I like called Amorino. They also have really good gelato. I stumbled upon a little shop called La Nostra Ciutat, which means "our city" in catalan. It is a…
One stone along this path: First 10 days in Lincoln, New Zealand
By Grace M.
Published Feb. 22, 2020
Whew! Made it. As I write this, I am 10 days into my semester-long stay at Lincoln University, New Zealand. I've flown across the globe in search of warmer weather (for the time being, at least), new people and, as a lecturer put it to a group of us, the meaning of life and where…
Ms.
By Caitlin K.
Published Feb. 17, 2020
Hi Mizzou! I am a junior studying Interdisciplinary Studies: Women and Gender Studies. Currently, I am studying abroad in Seville, Spain through Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA). I arrived here on January 22. Is it too early to say I’m never leaving? Maybe, but I don’t care. Since the moment I arrived, I have been surrounded…
One month down, four to go!
By Julia G.
Published Feb. 12, 2020
Arriving in Milan, Italy was a whirlwind. At first, my bags did not arrive which was very stressful. I then had to navigate the Italian public transportation system within an hour of arriving, full of jet lag. I had to take a train from the airport, to a metro station, and finally a few stops…
Food and the UK
By Ethan A.
Published Feb. 10, 2020
One of the hardest aspects of studying abroad is the stress that often comes with being in a foreign place. As someone who struggles with anxiety, I took great care upon arriving in the U.K. this year to do what I could to manage these often burdensome feelings. Much of this comes in keeping a…
Is courtesy common?
By Kaitlyn F.
Published Feb. 8, 2020
When I decided to study abroad in Lyon, France, I had a picture in my mind of a culture full of romance and baguettes. While both of those things are true, the culture is so much richer and more complex than I could have ever imagined. The French live by a different set of rules…
Month one
By Kayla O.
Published Feb. 7, 2020
It has officially been one month and one day since I left the comfort of my Chicago home and embarked on my study abroad journey. I write this blog from a hostel bed in Madrid with my best friend from home standing only a couple of feet away from me and I can’t believe a…
Kyra in Costa Rica: My host family in Vargas Araya
By Kyra C.
Published Feb. 6, 2020
Welcome to Vargas Araya! For two weeks, this was my home base in Costa Rica. Vargas Araya is a neighborhood in Costa Rica located close to the University of Costa Rica and just 10 minutes from Costa Rican Language Academy. During…