by Macy M | Nov 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I first landed in Stuttgart, Germany, I was exhausted. I just flew over nine hours with no food or sleep. Because my plane was delayed, I missed my train, so I took a taxi instead. The language barrier was almost immediately. I could hardly understand him and my...
by Maggie N. | Nov 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Flying alone has been one of my biggest fears for years. I’ve flown once, with my parents, across the United States and it was overwhelming, fast, and confusing. Imagine how I felt when the realization hit that the study abroad program I chose for the summer...
by Six M. | Nov 4, 2025 | Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This week has been absolutely insane, in the best way possible. It finally hit me that I won’t be in Sint Maarten forever, and that realization has me appreciating every single moment even more. When I first arrived, I had no idea what to expect. I was trying to...
by Jerusha K. | Nov 4, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Coming back from my study abroad experience in New Zealand and Australia, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude. The past few weeks has been life changing. From exploring the rich cultures and landscapes to having conversations that challenged my how I view the...
by Jerusha K. | Nov 4, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One thing I didn’t fully expect when signing up to study abroad in Australia and New Zealand? Just how much hiking I’d be doing, and how many stairs that would involve. From the moment we set foot in these two stunning countries, I fell in love with nature. The...
by Emily A. | Nov 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate
My friends from my affiliate program at our farewell dinner A surge of nostalgia swept over me today in UA’s Student Center. In line for a snack, I suddenly heard the familiar (and perhaps cheesy) tune of “Down Under” by Men at Work. While this song serendipitously...
by Haylee P. | Nov 4, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Haylee Elizabeth Pack This morning, I visited Holyrood Palace, one of my favorite stops from my last trip. It still holds that same magic for me. As a longtime fan of Mary Queen of Scots, walking through the rooms where she lived and learning more about her history...
by Abrielle B. | Nov 4, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I tasted eggplant, which I had never eaten before, on my first night in Seville, Spain. I was apprehensive at first, but I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful and tasty it was. The next day, I tried tapas—small appetizer-style foods intended for sharing—for the...
by Claire A. | Nov 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Dear Reader, When I first arrived at Worcester College, I must say that I felt deeply disappointed. The picturesque campus that I had been promised was under renovation, with scaffolding and fences blocking its beauty from view. To add to my disappointment, I realized...
by Claire A. | Nov 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
After taking time to reflect on my summer in Oxford, these are the seven tips I have for students studying abroad next year! Research! Take the time to find 3-5 places to visit, events to go to, or foods to try in your new home. Not only with this familiarize yourself...
by Edyn M. | Nov 4, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Now that I am back home, one of the biggest things on my mind is how truly once-in-a-lifetime this experience was. It feels almost bittersweet, like a wave of nostalgia every time I think about it. I know I will never relive those exact moments again, and that makes...
by Robyn H. | Oct 24, 2025 | Asia, Exchange, Semester
It’s been about two months since I first arrived in Japan for my semester abroad. Those two months, but especially since I first arrived, have been a nonstop learning experience. There was no way I could know everything about Japan, my host institution, or every...
by Weston T. | Oct 24, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate
Picture I took of a street in the old town of Tallinn, Estonia When you study abroad, it is easy to let your host city become your entire world. While immersing yourself in one location is valuable, the experience should not end there. One of the most significant...
by Lillian J. | Oct 22, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Guten Tag! I’m Lillian and this is my first blog post of the summer. Last year I made three blog posts detailing my study abroad experience in Weingarten, Germany. This summer, I’m back in Germany, this time in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau. Our program began with...
by Brandon S. | Oct 22, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Kutná Hora, a small town in the Czech Republic that we visited toward the end of our trip, left a strong impression on me for one major reason: silver. It’s hard to overstate how much raw material wealth shaped this town’s rise to power—and its stunning architecture...
by Brandon S. | Oct 22, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After Berlin we made our way south and made a brief stop in Wittenberg. The town was like stepping into a history book, with cobblestone streets and medieval buildings that make the entire place feel frozen in time. Most famously, Wittenberg is the birthplace of the...
by Allicyn L. | Oct 22, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, _
By now, I have seen the restless lights of New York City and every pub on the corner of streets in London and have finally made my way to Paris, France! Sure, New York was an American city, but the difference in lifestyle is still so different even if it’s just...
by Allicyn L. | Oct 22, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, North America, _
By: Alli Lightsey | May 5, 2025 | New York, London, Paris, Milan; Month-Long, Faculty Led Hey! My name is Alli Lightsey, I am a Fashion Marketing Major, and for the first bit of Summer I will be taking part in a Study Abroad course called “Fashion...
by Chloe P. | Oct 22, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the most meaningful parts of my time in Athens has been getting to serve through clinical outreach and missionary work. Our group had the opportunity to visit refugee camps and work alongside local healthcare teams to care for people in need, many of whom have...
by Brandon S. | Oct 22, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In May MIS went on a trip through Europe, and while Berlin was the city we stayed in the shortest it was one of the most impactful cities we visited during the study abroad trip (at least for me). It was impossible to walk through the city without feeling the weight...
