By Erin S.

Published Aug. 7, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2q8kKyn Bells Beach Hello from Melbourne! It's hard to believe it's already been a month since I landed in Australia for my exchange program. As a first-time international traveler, the journey was packed with excitement, challenges, and a fair share of surprises. Here's a peek into my first few weeks Down Under! Coffee: Liquid treasure…

By Abigail F.

Published Aug. 6, 2024

I had never ridden a subway before arriving in Rome, so figuring out how to reach my internship was a real challenge. Living near Vatican City and needing to get to Tor Vergata University, on the southeastern edge of the city, meant mastering a complex transport system. Tor Vergata is about fifteen miles from downtown…

By Alondra M.

Published Aug. 5, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2q8kx2U Our Mizzou group with our tour guide that took us inside of the cathedral and around Oviedo. During my time abroad in Spain, I had the opportunity to visit a plethora of cathedrals. Each of them was unique and left its mark in Spain's history. The most breathtaking cathedral that I saw was located…

By Evan S.

Published Aug. 1, 2024

I don’t want to pick favorites, because each one has been so amazing, but all the time leading up to this has made this month the best yet. It all started with my favorite excursion; spoiler alert: not even in Japan. In April, some friends of mine who studied abroad at Mizzou the previous year…

By Zoey H.

Published July 25, 2024

I recently returned home from a two-month study abroad program in London with IES Abroad. A few of my favorite things to do in London were exploring new museums and meeting new people! London is known for its free museums displaying a vibrant variety of exhibits. A few of my favorite museums were the British…

By Audrey D.

Published July 16, 2024

As I approach the end of my time at the University of Manchester, I want to reflect on how beneficial studying abroad has been for me. I've traveled to so many amazing places and made wonderful friends who’ve welcomed me into their homes and shown me the beauty of their towns, villages and cities. I’ve…

By Mia K.

Published July 12, 2024

My month thus far in Siena, Italy has been nothing short of incredible. It was such a short time spent here and because of that, I made sure to say yes to everything and truly immerse myself in the culture around me. Immediately upon arriving, I was in a state of culture shock. I have…

By Nora P.

Published July 11, 2024

I spent the past year immersing myself in German media and language in the hopes of eventually studying abroad there. However, after going so deep into 70s and 80s media, I had no idea what to expect from a modern Germany until I recently traveled there. I spent a week in Berlin and the following…

By Brea W.

Published July 10, 2024

Goodbyes are never easy but when you fall in love with a place that is 22 hours away it's impossible. I’ve come to terms with the fact that leaving Australia is a necessity because I’m a senior graduating in May. Thankfully for me, I won’t have to say goodbye, I will say see you later.…

By Arden S.

Published July 9, 2024

My time in Australia unfortunately has come to an end. After taking my last final, I lived in denial for a while over the fact that I would be flying home in just three short weeks. This semester has been jam-packed with amazing food, beautiful sights, spending time in tropical Queensland, and lots of goodbyes.…