Preparing for finals
By Arden S.
Published June 1, 2024
This month has been filled with essays, quizzes, and preparation for final exams. The grading system (or should I say, marking system, as the Australians would) is much different than in the United States. First off, you’re typically graded on only a few assignments. For example, one of my classes was graded on participation, and…
Festivals in South Korea
By Joshua S.
Published May 30, 2024
In May, I did some cool things in Korea. My school has its festival from May 21–23. The school clubs created their own restaurants for students to eat at. There were food trucks and vendors too. There was also a free concert. I had my first and second Korean concert in the span of two…
Life in Hikone
By Amy B.
Published May 29, 2024
It has almost been three weeks since I arrived in Japan, and so much has happened! This program has allowed me to meet amazing friends, explore incredible places and learn about the Japanese education system in the context of English classrooms. I was extremely nervous before leaving for this program, as I am the only…
Getting around the big city
By Daysha S.
Published May 18, 2024
Many things about moving abroad intimidated me: the language barrier, cultural norms, homesickness and even the metro. Before moving to Barcelona, I knew the main modes of transportation were public and generally consisted of trains, trams and busses. Coming from Kansas City, I've only ever used a tram once — at the zoo. That being…
Alone in Alicante
By Kaitlyn B.
Published May 16, 2024
Before my semester in Barcelona, I researched everything I must do while studying abroad. Almost everything I watched and read talked about solo travel. This was something that made me nervous. I had never traveled and stayed in a new place alone. I was open to the idea, but the thought of planning a solo…
Pâques en France
By Eli B.
Published May 15, 2024
I decided to stay in Nantes, France for this Easter weekend. I had asked my host family about two months ago if I could join them for Easter weekend and they happily obliged. To thank them, I ending making a gâteau nantais for the day of celebration (a traditional recipe of the region). I also…
Food, family and a farm
By Logan B.
Published May 14, 2024
https://flic.kr/p/2pRBfgy View from Calton Hill My third month in Scotland was equally as eventful as the first two. I began the month exploring Edinburgh more, seeing the amazing historical artifacts and models in the National Museum of Scotland, and trying delicious local food at the weekly farmer’s market with a hot mocha from the doughnut…
April study abroad
By Payton B.
Published May 11, 2024
With my study abroad experience coming to a close, I have spent the past few weeks soaking it all in. I only have a week and a half left, and I have spent the last month traveling to cities such as Lisbon, Malta and Amsterdam, which have been amazing. I’ve gained so much confidence during…
Forever friends 5,000 miles away
By Daysha S.
Published May 9, 2024
Making friends in a new environment is tough. However, when everyone around you is also trying to make friends, it is a little easier. Going into this program, I was alone. I suspected it would be days, maybe even weeks before I found a good group of friends while abroad, but I was wrong. My…
Mid-semester break
By Arden S.
Published May 7, 2024
https://flic.kr/p/2pRA9rj The view of Queenstown and the Remarkables from the side of a mountain. Two weeks of April were dedicated to a mid-semester break, so me and my friends decided to make the most of it! First, we went to Queenstown, New Zealand. It was one of the most beautiful locations I’ve seen in my…