By Anna H.

Published Feb. 23, 2022

When I started at Mizzou, I don’t think I honestly wanted to study abroad. I loved taking classes in Columbia, and getting to use the computer animation resources at the university was helpful in developing my craft. I seriously saw myself staying in Columbia to complete my entire degree. However, when the world came to…

By Mia B.

Published Feb. 17, 2022

When I planned to study abroad in Lancaster, England, I mainly thought I’d learn about “external” things: I’d see some cool cultural landmarks, learn to use a different currency, see how other countries view America… and, of course, have “study abroad experience” on my resume afterward. Instead, I rediscovered that I experience a range of emotions.…

By Emilio A.

Published Feb. 5, 2022

I am approaching the end of my first month in Lancaster, England, while studying at Lancaster University. It has been a huge change from what I am used to in the United States. A major difference that I have noticed right off the bat is the coursework. All of my classes DO NOT have weekly…

By Edith R.

Published Jan. 4, 2022

During my last several weeks in the U.K., I was traveling around to small towns and big cities. One main thing they all had in common was the Christmas markets. These markets have a wide variety of food offerings such as German, Polish, French and Swiss food or pastries. Some specific foods they had were…

By Macy L.

Published Dec. 14, 2021

Somehow it is the last week of my semester abroad in Norwich, England. How time really does fly when having fun. When I used to be asked, "What is the best thing you have ever done in your life?" I would say my trip to Europe in 2017. Now my response will be my semester…

By Shea W.

Published Dec. 7, 2021

The initial and most important factor that went into my decision to study abroad was the fact that I knew I wanted to travel. Before entering my exchange program at the University of Manchester in England, I had never been out of the country and had really only explored the surrounding midwestern states within America.…

By Macy L.

Published Dec. 6, 2021

Despite the constant emails reminding me to prepare for support and resources abroad, I believed that my own issues would stay in the United States, not daring to follow to the United Kingdom. I hope that my blog posts can shed light on the reality of studying abroad, the beautiful blissful moments of friendship, but…

By Edith R.

Published Dec. 3, 2021

At Lancaster University, a full-time student only has to take three classes. From my experience, each class has a weekly lecture and seminar. Lectures can last from 50 minutes to about an hour and a half. While seminars typically last only 50 minutes, if you are taking a dance class, your seminar and lecture can…

By Shea W.

Published Nov. 3, 2021

Before arriving in the U.K., I thought I was having a tough time — between my exchange program in Manchester, England, being canceled, then later delayed by a year, along with COVID causing major delays in the passport process (back in 2020, I thought this would be the hardest part of getting to the UK),…

By Edith R.

Published Nov. 1, 2021

Commuting in the United Kingdom is very different compared to transportation in Missouri. Before coming here, I would get everywhere by using an Uber or driving, and when traveling I would simply book a flight. Commuting in the United Kingdom is completely reliant on modes of public transportation such as buses and subways. Uber is…