May in South Korea
By Jess A.
Published July 3, 2025
As I near the end of my study abroad in South Korea, I am fortunate enough to spend my 22nd birthday with new friends this year! We went to a really cute cafe that had delicious cheesecake, and I had a great time spending the day with two of my closest friends in Korea. And…
New friends in a new country!
By Lily P.
Published July 2, 2025
https://flic.kr/p/2rhahEh Prague! Coming to a new country for the entire summer not knowing anyone was for sure an intimidating task. I somehow really didn't feel nervous to come abroad even though I had no expectations for what was to come. There was lots of orientation the first week/weekend which gave me a chance to meet…
Finland’s forest for school
By Lauren C.
Published June 27, 2025
Through my program in Copenhagen, our class took a study tour to Helsinki, Finland. Our focus has been Nordic education and parenting, so we focus mostly on the important elements of child development. These would generally include development and competence in social, physical and academic areas. The difference between Nordic education and U.S. education would…
New experiences and new friends in Portugal and Spain
By Cassidy B.
Published June 26, 2025
Here is a snapshot of my time in Portugal and Spain: Cobblestone, curiosity, kind strangers, strange strangers, dogs with shell necklaces, fish heads, pigeons, palaces, grandmother chefs, overripe oranges against Andalusian skies, mid-day naps and much, much more. Experiencing all of these things was beyond what I could have imagined when I applied to study…
My time in Bergamo
By Dayton B.
Published June 26, 2025
As I settle back into my usual routine after spending a month in Bergamo, Italy, I want to reflect on what a transformative experience I had. Before this, I had never left the country, and I was excited but nervous to go alone. During this program I met several great friends who were also studying…
Final moments down under
By Riley V.
Published June 25, 2025
https://flic.kr/p/2rcY5TG Diving the Great Barrier Reef. I have been putting off this blog post for two main reasons. First, this is my last blog post, which also means that my study abroad program has officially come to an end. Second, because I don't know how to put everything I want to say into one final…
Sicily: Crossroads in the Mediterranean
By Dominic G.
Published June 24, 2025
This summer I decided to study abroad in Sicily and since I made that decision I have not once regretted it. What was once an idea of something fun to do while keeping me on track academically has turned into an unforgettable and immensely rewarding experience. I arrived in Sicily at the end of May…
From two to eight: How an unexpected group of strangers transformed my study abroad experience
By Mia A.
Published June 23, 2025
https://flic.kr/p/2rczujk My roommate and me after arriving in Milan, Italy. Before my first pre-departure class for the Trulaske study abroad program in Italy, I had a clear picture of what the experience would look like. I had signed up with one close friend, someone I met during my freshman year in a BA 1500 class,…
Public transportation
By Jordan M.
Published June 23, 2025
One of the biggest differences between the U.S. and Germany is the ubiquity of public transportation. Every day, I take a public bus to the city center for my classes. The main train station takes you all over Germany and Europe via connections and I've used it to go to Karlsruhe, Frankfurt and even Switzerland.…
The rich tastes of Sicily
By Victoria M.
Published June 20, 2025
https://flic.kr/p/2rcAnfW Italy is known worldwide for its amazing culture and cuisine, and Sicily is no exception. One of the main reasons I decided to go to Sicily is because of that reason. Growing up I had been a pretty picky eater and have gotten a little better as I matured. However, I still have those…