Hidden treasure of London
By Megan P.
Published July 14, 2019
London is thriving with art flourishing from all parts of the city. The city is so inspiring for creative minds that long to leave a mark on the world. Some of the pieces are more easily seen than others, such as the intricate architecture portrayed on towering buildings scattered around the city. [caption id="" align="aligncenter"…
A student in China
By Lorenzo G.
Published July 11, 2019
In China the cultural differences are vast. The traffic is much more crazy, there are no such thing as lines and there's a lot of pushing and shoving. One may take these mannerisms as rude, but it is just simply the culture. This may be a side effect of overpopulation, or just simply how things…
Differences between Peru and the U.S.
By Rachel S.
Published July 9, 2019
I’m here with Brenda, my host sister; we’ve gotten very close in my month in Peru. During my four weeks here I have learned so much about an incredibly vibrant culture, built many strong friendships with Peruvians and the other Mizzou students here, and spoken a lot of Spanish. Here are five of the big…
Learning about apartheid and lasting effects in South Africa
By Anna D.
Published July 1, 2019
Before I came to South Africa for this study abroad internship, I was semi-aware of apartheid and what it was. But being immersed in this culture every day, seeing the lasting effects and actually learning the nitty-gritty of apartheid, made me realize that I didn’t know jack. For those who were like me, I will…
Don’t cry over lucky charms
By Hope J.
Published June 28, 2019
My first night in London, I cried. I had been looking forward to this experience of a lifetime for months and months, but my first night, I was sad. After some bad weather and travel complications, I had finally arrived in London late and without my luggage. I'd missed my scheduled car, paid for a…
The city boy becomes a mountain man
By Elijah B.
Published June 25, 2019
The beauty of Northern Spain is something I am truly going to miss. The first weekend after we arrived we visited the "Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa," one of Spain's loveliest national parks as well as the first, after being founded in 1918. We took a bus with the university we are attending,…
Similarities and differences between the U.S. and Spain
By Laura W.
Published May 31, 2019
I've been in Spain for about three days, but before this I had never gone abroad. I hadn't ever traveled without my family. I'll be honest, it has been quite rough, but my aunt recommended one thing which has really helped. She told me to both compare and contrast. It can be so easy when…
My journey with wanderlust: Why I chose to study abroad
By Anna D.
Published May 2, 2019
Let’s start this blog off with a quick story about my childhood. My parents like to constantly tell me about the time when I was three years old and my dad was on the roof repairing something. Then, I somehow wandered up the ladder and onto the roof and proceeded just to hangout and have…
Top 15 things to do in London
By Erin S.
Published April 1, 2019
1. Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel 2. Catch a show on the West End. 3. Visit the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. 4. Explore the free museums. 5. Sample different foods in Camden Market. 6. Take a picture in front of pastel houses in Notting Hill. 7. Visit the neon sign haven that is God's Own Junkyard.…