By Gibson H.

Published June 12, 2023

My last month in Alicante has gone by so fast. I traveled a lot last month, so for this time I just wanted to spend time in Alicante and finish my studies there. I took my finals early and spent my time going to the gym, enjoying the great food options around town, and hanging…

By Leslie C.

Published May 25, 2023

With about one month left of my study abroad program, it is difficult to choose which of the impactful and beautiful components of my life here would be best to reflect upon in this blog post. I just got back from spring break travels to Switzerland and Italy, the weather is heating up, Alicante is…

By Gibson H.

Published May 23, 2023

This month, I got to experience spring break in Europe. They actually have a 2-week spring break, so my friends and I got to travel around and visit Switzerland and Italy! Our flight to Geneva, Switzerland was $40, and our train ride from Geneva to Italy was $80! It has been an incredible experience to…

By Kyleigh S.

Published April 5, 2023

Berlin — Wow. Words cannot describe the immense amount of history the buildings and streets of Berlin speak — a brisk 36 hours in the city of graffiti, techno, delicious food and so much more. For future "study abroaders," I highly recommend a trip to Berlin. While the frigid weather took a little getting used…

By Gibson H.

Published March 27, 2023

I've been a Barcelona fan for years, and this month I was finally able to visit the stadium and see a game! I was also able to meet up with an old friend that studied abroad and played soccer at my high school in Missouri. At the top of the stadium While in high school,…

By Kyleigh S.

Published March 22, 2023

The city of Sevilla is beginning to bloom into an array of colors, sunshine and flowers as the spring season approaches. Like the seasons, which each bring new sights, smells and aesthetics. My opinions, ideas and understanding of studying abroad continue to transpire like the seasons around me. Now two months into my study abroad…

By Maddie R.

Published March 15, 2023

This month, I had my school’s spring break — early, I know! I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit Nice, France; Madrid, Spain; Sevilla, Spain; and Lisbon, Portugal…in nine days. That breaks down to about two or three days in each location since I only spent about 12–15 hours in Madrid. National…

By Sophia M.

Published March 8, 2023

So... my phone got stolen. Moreover, my phone got stolen while I was visiting Barcelona. But it happens, and it's just a phone. I am studying in Florence, so Barcelona is not a place I can navigate myself very well. Watching yourself adapt quickly to what you do when you don't have GPS or general…

By Gibson H.

Published Feb. 22, 2023

This is now my second month abroad here in Spain, and it still doesn't feel real. For my first month, I was taking an intensive language class, and it helped me so much with my Spanish. I was not able to talk a lot with my host mom, and now we're getting to know each…

By Kyleigh S.

Published Feb. 9, 2023

I have been in Sevilla, Spain, for two weeks, and I can say this city has stolen my heart. From the endless sunshine, tight alleyways with discoveries at every turn and mouthwatering tapas, I understand why Sevillanos are incredibly proud of their city. This is my first time in Sevilla and Europe, so there are…