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Changing Seasons

By Alex B.

Published Dec. 6, 2024

This month has heralded the changing seasons here in Bergen. The city got its first snowfall of the season a week ago, turning the mountaintops white and giving the city a new beauty. The Christmas season and market both opened this month as well. On top of all this, the semester is coming to a…

Buen Provecho!

By Jude C.

Published Dec. 5, 2024

I’ve now been abroad for three months, and many things have taken some time to adjust to. It is difficult to talk to family and friends because of the time difference. By the time they are off work, it is basically midnight for me, making communication more sparse and awkward. The most jarring point for…

London’s Layers

By Ashtin H.

Published Dec. 4, 2024

London is renowned for its cultural vibrancy and rich history, but experiencing it firsthand was unlike anything I had ever encountered. From exploring its historical roots to its multicultural hubs, my time there deepened my understanding of how a city’s identity is shaped. https://flic.kr/p/2qyYvxm The intermingling of mural and graffiti art that says "From our…

Shopping in Spain

By Abby J.

Published Dec. 3, 2024

Back at home, shopping in general looks so different—whether it is groceries, clothes or access to everything at once. In the U.S., you can go to Target or a superstore and get groceries, clothing, electronics and everything in one spot. Things are very different here. https://flic.kr/p/2qz2zZz Flea market For groceries, people here typically go to…

Second month in Korea

By Jess A.

Published Nov. 20, 2024

It’s now my second month in Korea, and it’s honestly so amazing! I’ve really started to settle into things here, and I have enjoyed seeing the seasons change from summer to fall. The leaves and trees here are so vibrant, and I love how beautiful the weather and nature are! https://flic.kr/p/2qBwMFB The leaves starting to…

Abroad in Alicante: Month two

By Ella B.

Published Nov. 13, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2qDco21 Family "Fall Party" I want to take this opportunity to talk about the joys and challenges of living abroad, as they are inherently present in every day. I’m going to start with challenges so I can end the post with the happy side. However, I want to preface this by saying that the good…

Rounding up the semester

By Erin S.

Published Nov. 6, 2024

What a month it’s been! With the semester nearing its end, it’s officially time to buckle down and commit to full-on study mode from dawn to dusk. Well… mostly! Melbourne’s spring warmth brings plenty of fun parties and campus activities that make it tempting to trade in textbooks for time outdoors. We even had a…

Experiencing public transit

By Jude C.

Published Nov. 1, 2024

Living here in Alicante has been a pretty big change for me in many aspects of my life. One of the most obvious differences has been public transportation. Now, depending on where you live in the United States, you may or may not have used public transportation before; for me, the answer was no. I…

Difference in classes

By Alex B.

Published Nov. 1, 2024

Given that my last two posts have focused pretty much entirely on the adventures I have been having here in Norway, I think it is time I write a bit about what actually provided the opportunity for me to come here: school, and how it differs from being on campus and taking classes at Mizzou.…

A day in the life in Alicante

By Abby J.

Published Nov. 1, 2024

I have been in Alicante Spain for about two months now, slowly adapting to life here. Every day looks different when studying abroad, and I usually have no idea what the next day holds. Coming abroad brings a lot of unfamiliarity, so it helped me to get into a sort of routine. https://flic.kr/p/2qr7Cs2 Views in…