By Zoe K.

Published Aug. 22, 2024

Studying in Italy has been one of the most eye opening experiences I have received! At the Florence University of the Arts, I took a social work course and a neighborhood walks and culture course. Both of these courses allowed me to understand what Italians value and how their culture differs greatly from ours. Social…

By Holly S.

Published Aug. 19, 2024

When I decided to go on this study abroad program, I didn’t quite know what to expect. I knew that we were going to be in Thailand visiting temples and seeing elephants. After these past two weeks, I can confidently say it was one of the best experiences of my life. Mizzou Study Abroad has…

By Alexa F.

Published Aug. 15, 2024

I had been preparing for this program for months, constantly talking about how nervous and excited I was and what I would be doing the entire summer. I knew I would be immersed into a different culture but I never had any idea what was coming. I hugged my cat goodbye and left for the…

By Meg R.

Published Aug. 13, 2024

Entering a new country for the first time is always a bit nerve-racking. But in Costa Rica, their "Pura Vida" lifestyle immediately welcomes you to their beautiful country. In my 10 days in Costa Rica, I received a crash course on how life works in San Jose. Firstly, Tico Time is real. Costa Ricans refer…

By Brett D.

Published Aug. 12, 2024

First month I arrived in Italy on the morning of May 13. I moved into my apartment with seven other people: three from Mizzou, three from Michigan State University and two from the University of Michigan. We immediately became friends and planned trips together. I also got to learn about living in a city as…

By Medland W.

Published Aug. 9, 2024

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Oviedo, Spain in July. Oviedo is located in the northern, mountainous region of Spain next to the Atlantic Ocean. I was thrilled to be able to go to the markets in Spain because markets are a wonderful way to learn about the culture, history and…

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…