Study Abroad Blog, Page 5

By Suraj P.

Published May 31, 2026

Brussels Jazz Weekend took place during our last few days in Brussels, and while my group and I were unable to stay and enjoy all three days of music, we had a ton of fun experiencing the completely free concerts held all over the city in public squares and clubs and bars alike. The action…

By Alexis B.

Published May 30, 2026

I have now spent a total of two weeks in Athens, Greece, exploring local restaurants, flea markets, the Acropolis, our internship placements and venturing out to the island of Paros. https://flic.kr/p/2sfNPGp Acropolis There have already been several rewarding experiences such as meeting the kiddos at the private school and interacting with adults who are learning…

By Abby M.

Published May 29, 2026

May has been quite the month! After coming back from an extended spring break, there were two weeks of class, and now the “final” waiting period. In Manchester, finals are done quite a bit differently, in which the school has an entire month to give out finals after classes are over. Even after your finals…

By Ada N.

Published May 13, 2026

If you've seen “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” you probably remember the part where Harry and Ron have to fly Mr. Weasley's car to get to Hogwarts. In this scene, they follow the Hogwarts Express as it travels over a bridge. This is a real bridge, and I got the chance to visit…

By Julia K.

Published May 6, 2026

This month I would like to talk about something a little bit different! Through ALI Abroad, you are able to take an experiential class, where you learn about and walk the Camino de Santiago. I highly recommend this! Mid-April, we set off to Ourense and started our five-day 100 km walk to Santiago. There is…

By Megan H.

Published May 4, 2026

This week in Sevilla, La Feria de Abril is taking place. The streets of Los Remedios have been transformed into fair grounds lined with Casetas (public and private tents where friends and families go to eat, drink and dance). Horse-drawn carriages fill the streets, carrying Sevillanos and tourists all dressed in their most elegant and…

By Abby M.

Published May 1, 2026

Spring break has officially finished here in Manchester. At the University of Manchester, spring break is three weeks long, two weeks for Easter break, and one week for the non-teaching period. I did quite a bit of exploring during this break and enjoyed every moment of it. I took a break in Edinburgh, Scotland, where…

By Lexi M.

Published April 27, 2026

I can't believe it is already the middle of April, and I got to Madrid three months ago! One thing I've noticed here is how fast the time goes, but how much you can fit in a span of a few months. I've traveled to so many new places, but it still feels like I…

By Angelica O.

Published April 24, 2026

Here’s life lately! I’ve been having such a rewarding experience so far. I’ve been to so many new places and learned so much! https://flic.kr/p/2s8L4CR Kwansei Gakuin University Everyday I learn a new word from my Japanese dorm friends and going out to fun places with other international students. The culture here while is strict it…

By Evon S.

Published April 20, 2026

Hello! Today I am writing to you from a cafe overlooking the Mediterranean in a town called Villefranche-sur-mer. Since I am nearing the end of my study abroad, I have had more time to travel and slow down and it has been phenomenal. https://flic.kr/p/2s8Hdyr The streets I have had time to reflect on the things…