By Ann Marie L.

Published June 18, 2025

Perhaps the most significant factor to a meaningful and positive experience abroad is the interaction between collective goodwill and individual responsibility for a positive attitude on the study abroad program. During the two weeks of my Culture, Public Health and Social Service experience in Greece, I regularly witnessed one member of our group be sensitive,…

By Ariana E.

Published June 12, 2025

My ten-day study abroad program to Greece was one of the best and most enriching college experiences at Mizzou thus far. It was my first time out of the country, and I am so grateful for the cultural experience it provided. I have a passion for sculptural art and was amazed by all the statues…

By Hailey Y.

Published June 10, 2025

I spent 12 days in Greece learning about social services and the Greek health care system, and making some amazing new friends. The education focus of this study was on understanding how Greece provides social services and health care services to its population. Our first site visit was to a community center that offered many…

By Riley R.

Published June 4, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2r8WTbs Hi! My name is Riley Rottinghaus and I just finished a two week study abroad experience in Greece! This program was focused on public health and social work which was very cool to learn about as a pre-nursing student! We went to Athens, Larissa, Meteora, Epidavros and Aegina island and got to see so…

By Allison H.

Published Aug. 25, 2023

Hello Mizzou! My name is Allison, and I am a senior majoring in Biochemistry. I have been studying Ancient Mediterranean Studies throughout my time at Mizzou, and I am going to be returning to complete this degree. Throughout May and June, I spent four weeks traveling around Greece as a student in AMS 4100: From…

By Sylvie S.

Published July 6, 2023

As I am coming to the end of my study abroad trip in Greece, I have been reflecting on my experience. This trip has exceeded my expectations, both professionally and personally. I will never forget the excitement I had upon visiting the Acropolis of Ancient Athens on the first day of my trip. As an…

By Hollie A.

Published June 16, 2023

My recent two-week trip to Greece was full of experiences I will not soon forget. Most of my stay was in Athens and this is where I was able to experience Greek culture to the fullest. While walking around the city, it was typical to be invited into restaurants, with hosts sharing menus and many…

By Nate B.

Published May 3, 2022

Since my last post, I have traveled to Denmark, Sweden, Greece and Italy. Many of these places I have only seen in pictures, movies and TV, and prior to this semester, did not know if I would ever have the chance to visit. As a result of canceled classes, I found myself with a four-day…

By Anne C.

Published April 1, 2022

Ciao, Hola, Bonjour, Chairete, Hello! A combination of all the greetings I have used since my last blog post! Over the last few weeks, I’ve visited new countries and old friends, and learned about so many exciting cultures. My roommate Ali and I traveled to Milan, Naples and Capri during one of our first weekends…

By Sydney J.

Published July 22, 2020

I have been in Greece for a little over a month now, and much of my time is spent at my internship. I am currently interning at a non-profit organization for refugee women and children called AMURTEL. This is an organization run by women for women. In this post, I wanted to discuss my typical…