The Day of Books and Roses
By Gwendalyn B.
Published June 18, 2025
While I was in Barcelona I learned about a celebration called “St. Jordi’s Day” or “The Day of Books and Roses” in which St. Jordi as well as World Book Day are celebrated. In Catalonia, the region of Spain in which Barcelona resides, this holiday is held to honor the legend of St. Jordi, the…
A SUPER experience I had abroad
By Gwendalyn B.
Published June 18, 2025
During my time abroad I was able to attend a local comic book convention called Comic Barcelona. This three day event brought together artists from all over Spain and Europe to discuss comics and art. While I had been to many comic book conventions in the United States, I had never been to one in…
Group dynamics matter!
By Ann Marie L.
Published June 18, 2025
Perhaps the most significant factor to a meaningful and positive experience abroad is the interaction between collective goodwill and individual responsibility for a positive attitude on the study abroad program. During the two weeks of my Culture, Public Health and Social Service experience in Greece, I regularly witnessed one member of our group be sensitive,…
Shopping at Mercadona: Studying abroad in Madrid
By Brenna G.
Published June 16, 2025
One of the best ways to travel is through food. Studying abroad in Spain has broadened my horizons and has allowed me to try new foods that are typical in Spain. The list is endless: Jamón, tortilla de patata, bocadillos, gazpacho, calamar, paella and the list goes on. However, living in the same place for…
Lessons from Portugal
By Madison S.
Published June 16, 2025
I am finally starting to feel settled back into my apartment after two weeks abroad. Now that I have had a minute to rest, I have been reflecting on my time in Portugal. It wasn’t just a trip, but a chance to see life through a new lens. One of the most special parts of…
An experience to remember
By Ariana E.
Published June 12, 2025
My ten-day study abroad program to Greece was one of the best and most enriching college experiences at Mizzou thus far. It was my first time out of the country, and I am so grateful for the cultural experience it provided. I have a passion for sculptural art and was amazed by all the statues…
Ciao Firenze, alla prossima aventura!
By Jordanne S.
Published June 11, 2025
I began my study abroad experience on Via Ricasoli 21, tucked near the beating heart of Florence, Italy. As someone who had never stepped foot outside the United States before, I wasn’t sure what to expect — but from the very first day, everything felt like a dream (a very well-organized, croissant-filled dream). Each morning…
My first time abroad
By Hailey Y.
Published June 10, 2025
I spent 12 days in Greece learning about social services and the Greek health care system, and making some amazing new friends. The education focus of this study was on understanding how Greece provides social services and health care services to its population. Our first site visit was to a community center that offered many…
Vienna and Budapest from the student perspective
By Kayley C.
Published June 6, 2025
https://flic.kr/p/2r9hzFX Me in front of a fountain in Vienna before our first concert. This was my official first time studying abroad outside of Marching Mizzou, and man was this a great experience! I've always enjoyed learning new languages and seeing cultures and places outside of my own and how other people live their lives, and…
Taking classes in Spain
By Asher F.
Published June 6, 2025
I just finished studying at the University of Alicante in Alicante, Spain for a semester. Most students on my study abroad program, in my year and others, take classes specially designed for international students, in English or in Spanish with a learner-friendly atmosphere. To maximize my learning, I decided to try taking a couple of…