On lake time
By Victoria R.
Published May 30, 2017
What do you think of when you're getting ready to head to the lake? I think of boats, swimming, fishing and floating! When I was gearing up for my day trip to Lake Como, Italy, all I could think about what how nice it was going to be to get some sun and enjoy the…
Feeling less alone on my solo backpacking trip
By Sherell B.
Published May 22, 2017
"Having a friend means feeling less alone in the world." –Deborah Tannen I spent the entire day exploring London alone. For three hours, I walked around Camden Town Market, weaving my way through the labyrinth of shops, street food and tourists. I then headed to the Westminster area,…
The blur that was April abroad
By Lily K.
Published May 10, 2017
The majority of April I spent traveling around Europe. It was crazy how it worked out, but my school ended up having nearly three weeks of spring break. I spent 17 days of that traveling. Exhausting is a word some may use to describe this, and it was — seven cities in 17 days. I…
The Right Time to Visit the EU
By Sheena R.
Published April 24, 2017
"You definitely came to the EU at the right time..." This somewhat simple phrase became the underlying theme during the University of Missouri's study abroad program in Brussels. Along with 12 other students from a variety of disciplines, I chose to spend my spring break learning about the policies and institutions of the European Union,…
Blisters are a blessing
By Christa C.
Published April 21, 2017
I was fortunate enough to grow up traveling all over the country with my family. Both of my parents' parents have a passion for traveling that they passed down to my parents, who have passed it to my sister…
A town preserved: Visiting the UNESCO heritage village of Bruges
By Olivia P.
Published April 6, 2017
On April 1, the last full day of our spring break program in Belgium, we got to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bruges. This charming town has been preserved in its most natural state and is littered with historical buildings, ornate churches and old-school marketplaces. Visiting Bruges was the equivalent of a real-life…
Good coffee and grassy hills
By Robert B.
Published April 4, 2017
I arrived in Brussels on Sunday morning after a 13-hour flight. Who knew I'd be energized after sitting in a cramped seat and binge watching "Brooklyn 99"? But I'm going too fast, let me start with my flight. My flight from the ever-busy Atlanta airport was quite exciting. I had the pleasure of sitting next…
Preparing for my first international trip
By Robert B.
Published March 23, 2017
After receiving an email stating that the School of Public Affairs was looking for students to participate in a study abroad program in Brussels, I immediately jumped on the application. Now, a few months later, I find myself searching the internet for converter outlets, places to exchange currency and the no-no's of travel. Destination: Brussels.…
Don’t have a clue? No problem
By Annie B.
Published March 14, 2017
Upon my arrival in Melbourne, Australia, I had no idea of what to expect. Yes, I was told many things and was given lots of tips of what to expect before moving here, but when I landed three weeks ago, all the things I learned beforehand went out the window. I had no idea what…
A patient mentor
By Benjamin Z.
Published March 13, 2017
As I entered the cable car at the base of the mountain, my mind was racing with nervous excitement. I signed up for a ski trip to the Alps, and this was my very first time on skis. Lack of experience would normally rule out the slope I was about to attempt, but I decided…