By Jacob L.

Published July 11, 2023

At the start of the summer, the University of Missouri Concert Chorale set out on a trip to London. Our choir of approximately 40 students, under the direction of Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, endeavored to celebrate Black choral composers in a large concert combined with other choirs, plus do a little sight-seeing along the way.…

By Jordan M.

Published July 7, 2023

I think a super important topic to discuss before studying abroad is budget. This can be a weekly, monthly or even a categorical budget. There are several initial costs to think of as well as everyday living costs you would normally have to consider at your home university. First Easter Break…

By Jordan M.

Published June 23, 2023

Overall, my abroad experience has been fantastic and is something I think everyone should do at least once. A lot of the exchange students at the school I was at were talking about how being abroad has allowed us to become more independent, find new things we enjoy and simply force us to branch out…

By Andrew A.

Published June 8, 2023

I was blessed with the opportunity to study abroad with the Concert Chorale Choir of Mizzou in London! Being my first time out of the country and "across the pond," I was very excited to experience all of the different opportunities I had. On top of that, I am a Music Education major, so taking…

By Arianna G.

Published May 19, 2023

It is the start of the last term in the academic year! It feels weird that I am already at this point in my study-abroad experience. I have met few, if any, exchange students that had a year-long program and do think it is quite a different experience compared to only staying a single term.…

By Arianna G.

Published April 19, 2023

Another term has come to an end. It is nice in some ways but also alludes to starting and finishing the last of coursework assignments. Additionally, it is starting to be more spring-like here which is exciting. I look forward to seeing campus in full bloom. Despite being here for six months, people’s reactions to…

By Jordan M.

Published April 14, 2023

After signing up and attending several international society trips through my school I would definitely recommend them to other study abroad students. As an exchange student, joining is free and comes with discounted trip prices. One thing I love about these trips is that they allow me to travel to different cities and places that…

By Arianna G.

Published March 6, 2023

Our exam timetables for the summer term were released today! Mine are pretty well spaced out and I have the majority of the term to prepare after the Easter break — such is the structure of the trimester system here. Just like the education system in America, there is a lot of emphasis on exam…

By Jordan M.

Published Feb. 1, 2023

Although I have only been in Manchester for about four days, I already have good information that could be useful to potential study abroad travelers and/or family. The first thing I would like to address is the initial feeling when you finally arrive to wherever you are studying abroad. It can be super overwhelming and…

By Arianna G.

Published Jan. 30, 2023

I have yet to talk about day to day, mundane but necessary stuff. For one, public transportation in Europe is not overhyped. It is so convenient, fairly easy to navigate, cheap and good for the environment. I typically take the bus into town 1–2 times a week. I opted not to get a bus pass…