By Meg R.

Published Aug. 13, 2024

Entering a new country for the first time is always a bit nerve-racking. But in Costa Rica, their "Pura Vida" lifestyle immediately welcomes you to their beautiful country. In my 10 days in Costa Rica, I received a crash course on how life works in San Jose. Firstly, Tico Time is real. Costa Ricans refer…

By Brett D.

Published Aug. 12, 2024

First month I arrived in Italy on the morning of May 13. I moved into my apartment with seven other people: three from Mizzou, three from Michigan State University and two from the University of Michigan. We immediately became friends and planned trips together. I also got to learn about living in a city as…

By Medland W.

Published Aug. 9, 2024

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Oviedo, Spain in July. Oviedo is located in the northern, mountainous region of Spain next to the Atlantic Ocean. I was thrilled to be able to go to the markets in Spain because markets are a wonderful way to learn about the culture, history and…

By Erin S.

Published Aug. 7, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2q8kKyn Bells Beach Hello from Melbourne! It's hard to believe it's already been a month since I landed in Australia for my exchange program. As a first-time international traveler, the journey was packed with excitement, challenges, and a fair share of surprises. Here's a peek into my first few weeks Down Under! Coffee: Liquid treasure…

By Abigail F.

Published Aug. 6, 2024

I had never ridden a subway before arriving in Rome, so figuring out how to reach my internship was a real challenge. Living near Vatican City and needing to get to Tor Vergata University, on the southeastern edge of the city, meant mastering a complex transport system. Tor Vergata is about fifteen miles from downtown…

By Alondra M.

Published Aug. 5, 2024

https://flic.kr/p/2q8kx2U Our Mizzou group with our tour guide that took us inside of the cathedral and around Oviedo. During my time abroad in Spain, I had the opportunity to visit a plethora of cathedrals. Each of them was unique and left its mark in Spain's history. The most breathtaking cathedral that I saw was located…

By Evan S.

Published Aug. 1, 2024

I don’t want to pick favorites, because each one has been so amazing, but all the time leading up to this has made this month the best yet. It all started with my favorite excursion; spoiler alert: not even in Japan. In April, some friends of mine who studied abroad at Mizzou the previous year…

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…