Belgium

By Sawyer B.

Published June 8, 2026

Last week, one of our study abroad visits took us through the Port of Antwerp. The port is one of the largest in Europe, and driving through it made that easy to believe. We passed massive warehouses dedicated just to storing goods like sugar, coffee and fruit, and at points we could see enormous cargo…

By Ethan K.

Published June 2, 2026

From May 17–28, I studied abroad in the Netherlands and Belgium. During this time, I got to learn about how the European Union operates and visit European Union institutions. It was great to see just how different the European Union is from the United States government. In addition to our studies, I enjoyed visiting the…

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 Addison Z.

Published April 1, 2026

I spent the break in my program exploring the lovely green island! I have always loved and wanted to go to Ireland. The rich history of music and poetry has been a sticking point for me for a very long time. I was worried that I was setting my expectations too high, but the second…

By Addison Z.

Published March 12, 2026

The metro is not my friend. The world of public transportation has proven to be a mystery to me. I have gotten on so many wrong trains all the way to the end of the line that at this point, I think I have passed through every station in Brussels, Belgium. The glamorous world of…

By Addison Z.

Published Jan. 28, 2026

From the second I signed up for the journalism school’s Brussels, Belgium study abroad internship program, I have been very intrigued by what an internship in a different country would entail. How would the atmosphere differ? What kind of clothes were considered professional? How did people speak to each other in the office? Over the…

By Julianna M.

Published Oct. 30, 2025

While it has only been a month, my time abroad has already taught me so much. I’ve had the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally through my internship at Euronews and my academic courses focused on European politics and society. At Euronews, I’ve worked on a range of video projects, from quick-turnaround pieces on…

By Jane M.

Published March 31, 2023

Hej från Stockholm! The last month has been packed with lots of fun exploratory experiences with my host family and friends. I’ve made friends here who are also staying with host families, so visiting and hearing their stories has let me see a broader view of culture in Stockholm. It’s been so nice to make…

By Quincy U.

Published July 12, 2022

I am studying abroad in Galway, Ireland, but we had a free weekend to travel. I went to Brussels, Belgium! I had about 40 hours there total, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. The city is very diverse, and almost everyone is bilingual; speaking English and French. It was very…

By Emilio A.

Published June 2, 2022

During the first couple weeks of May, I decided to travel to a few different countries in Europe. I have no more classes, and just free time to study for exams and do as I please, so I took some time to relax my mind. During the first week I went to Brussels, Belgium. During…