Studying abroad is beautiful, even without the “shine”
By Maddie R.
Published Feb. 7, 2023
I have wanted to study abroad since I was an eighth grader in geography, a high schooler in world history and then a college student who had the opportunity to make it happen. I had this picture in my mind of what it would look like: the country I would go to, the people I…
Italy: Naples
By Laura F.
Published Aug. 5, 2022
My last month abroad was bittersweet. After my classes finished up, I remember hugging my Spanish girlfriends goodbye in tears, pleading with them to WhatsApp me. However, before I left Spain for good, I made one last trip to a destination that has been on my wishlist for years: Italy. As a history major, Italy…
An Italian summer
Published Aug. 3, 2022
MAY May 23, 2022 was the beginning of an unforgettable experience of living in Milan, Italy for the summer. We had just arrived at our new home after traveling for 13 +…
Study abroad: Key takeaways and findings
By Keltin S.
Published June 17, 2022
On Jan. 17, what feels like a lifetime ago, I left Missouri for Italy without having a clue what the experience would be like or what I would get out of it. Questions like “Will I like my roommates?” and “How much will my Italian improve?” ran wild in my mind and I was excited…
Internship abroad in Milan, Italy
By Kathryn D.
Published June 6, 2022
Ciao! My name is Kathryn and I'm a rising senior at Mizzou with a major in journalism, emphasizing in strategic communication. This summer, I am completing an internship in Milan, Italy, for the two month semester. Today is May 30, and I arrived on the 22, so I've been here just over a week. I…
The Norwegian experience part 3: Travel and reflection
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…
Spring break study abroad
By Keltin S.
Published April 6, 2022
Going to college in the U.S, the thought of spring break typically brings up images of Florida or Mexico. Being in Italy, with these options thousands of miles away, we had to think more out of the box when considering where to escape to after midterms. After careful consideration (and finding the cheapest flights imaginable…
The wanderlust effect
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…
Arrival in the City of Bridges
By Keltin S.
Published March 9, 2022
After fervently making a last-minute booking at an Airbnb, my group and I were off to Venice. We got out of class on Friday morning and hurried to the train station to board the first of four trains on our journey. A six-hour ride in all, with hurried changeovers in between trains, we were all…
Travel to Italy in the age of COVID
By Keltin S.
Published Feb. 12, 2022
Stepping off the plane in Rome, I was finally able to relax. For the past 10 days, I had been fairly unsure about when, if ever, I would be able to arrive in Italy. My issues began when, two days before my flight was supposed to leave, the Italian Consulate in Chicago had still failed…