By Zoey H.

Published July 25, 2024

I recently returned home from a two-month study abroad program in London with IES Abroad. A few of my favorite things to do in London were exploring new museums and meeting new people! London is known for its free museums displaying a vibrant variety of exhibits. A few of my favorite museums were the British…

By Audrey D.

Published July 16, 2024

As I approach the end of my time at the University of Manchester, I want to reflect on how beneficial studying abroad has been for me. I've traveled to so many amazing places and made wonderful friends who’ve welcomed me into their homes and shown me the beauty of their towns, villages and cities. I’ve…

By Mia K.

Published July 12, 2024

My month thus far in Siena, Italy has been nothing short of incredible. It was such a short time spent here and because of that, I made sure to say yes to everything and truly immerse myself in the culture around me. Immediately upon arriving, I was in a state of culture shock. I have…

By Nora P.

Published July 11, 2024

I spent the past year immersing myself in German media and language in the hopes of eventually studying abroad there. However, after going so deep into 70s and 80s media, I had no idea what to expect from a modern Germany until I recently traveled there. I spent a week in Berlin and the following…

By Brea W.

Published July 10, 2024

Goodbyes are never easy but when you fall in love with a place that is 22 hours away it's impossible. I’ve come to terms with the fact that leaving Australia is a necessity because I’m a senior graduating in May. Thankfully for me, I won’t have to say goodbye, I will say see you later.…

By Arden S.

Published July 9, 2024

My time in Australia unfortunately has come to an end. After taking my last final, I lived in denial for a while over the fact that I would be flying home in just three short weeks. This semester has been jam-packed with amazing food, beautiful sights, spending time in tropical Queensland, and lots of goodbyes.…

By Lorinn W.

Published July 6, 2024

I spent my program in Antibes, a beautiful little city in the French Riviera, not even 20 miles from Nice. I lived here with a host mom, Nicole, and her dog, Paco. She was incredibly welcoming and made her house my home for the month I was staying with her. She spoke no English, so…

By Joshua S.

Published July 3, 2024

I’m writing this in Korea at 00:30, June 30. I’m not going to lie, I completely forgot about writing my last blog for June. I just got off the plane from visiting Jeju island. On this rainy day with a side of a thunderstorm, the plane ride back to Daegu was rocky but I made…

By Evan S.

Published July 1, 2024

Hello again! This feels weird to say, but I finally feel like I’m “getting it.” I know my way around the trains, I can have basic conversations in Japanese and ask useful questions (though sometimes I don’t always understand the response), and I’m finally following a routine that makes me feel like this is home.…

By Logan B.

Published June 26, 2024

April, my last full month in Scotland, was my most eventful month by far. Not only did I have final projects and exams to prepare for, but I had multiple trips coming up that I had planned before realizing how busy I would be. I began the month working day and night to make progress…