Becoming a local
By Madeline H.
Published Feb. 1, 2019
Exactly one month ago today I was on a plane flying across the Atlantic to my new home in Lyon, France. The most shocking aspect of studying abroad is not the language, or the culture, or getting lost and deciding you will never find your way home because you don't have internet (I was only…
Community health in Costa Rica
By Alexandra L.
Published Jan. 28, 2019
Over winter break, I spent two weeks immersing myself in the lifestyle and culture of Costa Rica for a study abroad trip with the Sinclair School of Nursing. I was able to stay with an amazing homestay family and practice my Spanish speaking skills as well as learn about the country's healthcare, education, economy and…
The music culture in Camden
By Erin S.
Published Jan. 17, 2019
It's been just a week since I arrived in the bustling city of London. I've started my courses and internship and feel like I'm finally getting my bearings. One of the main reasons for this is because I took a walking tour of my neighborhood over the weekend, which helped me realize some of the…
My experience in Sweden
By Selma Z.
Published Jan. 15, 2019
Over the weekend before the mad rush of exams, I went to Sweden. I wasn't really there to visit any cities or go on any excursions. I went for one goal in mind, to meet my biological family for the first time. A little background about me. I was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia, right after…
Rocking with the Beatles in Liverpool
By Selma Z.
Published Jan. 7, 2019
Liverpool is a vibrant town with ridiculously nice people and great music. A lot like Nashville in the U.S. Only a 40 minute train ride away from Manchester, Liverpool felt completely different. With different accents, different history and different types of people. That's been the most surprising part about studying here – how small this…
The magic of the Northern Quarter
By Selma Z.
Published Dec. 13, 2018
For any college student, getting up at 7 a.m. to board a train on a rainy day doesn't always sound like a great idea, but yesterday I did just that. About two hours north of Manchester, England there is this amazing place called the Lake District. With its rolling green hills and misty skies, it…
May I pet your dog?
By Elaine P.
Published Dec. 5, 2018
Moving 4,000 miles away from home meant leaving my furry friends with my family at home. I don’t know who I was more upset to leave in Columbia, my friends with two legs or my friends with four. My first stop on my tour of Europe was Spain. Walking around the first few days and…
Maybe new food, good food
By Elaine P.
Published Dec. 5, 2018
I never thought I would run out of passport pages, but I am getting close. My travel has become a running joke in my accommodation. My English friends love to ask me “What country are you going to this weekend?” My response is then “Germany!” “Italy!” “Switzerland!” Never in my life did I think that…
My trip to Amsterdam
By Selma Z.
Published Nov. 29, 2018
If you ever look at post cards of Amsterdam and you think "I want to go there", you should! It's exactly like the post cards. People are ridiculously nice and the food is to die for. The best part though has to be the culture and history. It's so rich in history! I had the…
Notes from students: Wild Ireland: Literature and the Performing Arts
Published Nov. 7, 2018
Interested in studying abroad in Ireland? Check out what students who recently studied on the Wild Ireland: Literature and the Performing Arts program had to say: Lukas Fryer, 2020, Film Studies "A Fantastic and Unforgettable Opportunity" As a film studies major, or as anyone with an appreciation for great art and culture, this study abroad…