By Taylor E.

Published June 4, 2025

I avoided thoughts of leaving Spain for so long. When my host mom asked what time my train would leave, I answered her question quickly and moved the conversation elsewhere. The last time I was at the university was the day of finals. Despite late nights and confusion and dozens of emails to professors and…

By Tessa G.

Published June 4, 2025

I have only been in Denmark for 12 days, and I have countless new memories to share. There are not enough words to describe this amazing experience in one of the safest cities in the world. During my time in class I have learned about so many interesting topics, and it has been super special…

By Tanner S.

Published June 3, 2025

My study abroad program to Costa Rica was full of new experiences, great people and amazing views. One of my favorite parts was visiting a local community center called Sifais. We got to spend time learning how the center supports the neighborhood. This community center helps thousands of children each year achieve educational goals and…

By Isabelle B.

Published June 3, 2025

I only had a short time in Spain this month, as I had to return to Missouri for graduation. I spent my last two weeks soaking in every moment with my friends and host family. I want to sign my Mizzou blog off with a letter to Alicante, where half my heart still lies. Alicante,…

By Alex B.

Published June 2, 2025

May has been quite the month for me, with a handful of cultural events and an increase in my studying as the last of my finals are finally coming around. While I did go through a Norwegian exam season last fall, this semester has felt a little weirder to me since I have gone from…

By Brooklyn W.

Published June 2, 2025

Travel day Leaving my small hometown, Nauvoo, Illinois, was a mix of nerves and excitement. Going from spending my past 20 summers in a town of 2,000 people to spending it in a city with 1.6 million people was scary, exciting, sad and awesome all at the same time. The travel day was nine hours…

By Jordan M.

Published May 29, 2025

This month, I finally feel like I've settled in socially. It's only taken about three months. I met a large amount of people when I first got here. It was overwhelming and wonderful. They're all lovely and were in the same position as me, since we met in a preparatory German course. Everyone was new…

By Indeeera G.

Published May 29, 2025

As my studies are coming to an end and all my friends prepare to pack up and leave Lyon, I sit in my room and reflect upon what this experience has brought to me. I had never even been on a family vacation before, and now I've traveled alone in multiple countries. It's allowed me…

By Riley V.

Published May 12, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2r4jjkA Coral surveying on the Great Barrier Reef. This blog post is extra special because this month, my biggest dream came true: I traveled to the Great Barrier Reef for the first time. In my coral reef ecosystems class, we are given the opportunity to spend a week at Heron Island Research Station, a very…

By Alex B.

Published May 9, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2r3D1rx A beautiful beach at sunset. I would say that April officially marked the beginning of spring this year here in Bergen. The weather was fantastic, the flowers were planted in the city center, adventures were had and my classes are winding down as I approach exam season yet again. Luckily, I still have a…