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 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...
by Chloe P. | Oct 22, 2025 | By College, Duration, Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Program Type, Region, Summer, UA-Affiliate
If you’re getting ready to study abroad, especially for a program that includes mission work or visiting refugee camps, my biggest piece of advice is to prepare your heart just as much as your suitcase. Some of the most meaningful moments won’t happen at historical...
by Brady M. | Oct 22, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve always been a huge fantasy fan. It’s been my dream to explore castles and see beautiful architecture that isn’t captured in the US. I wanted to be able to walk into a different world as depicted in my favorite stories. On my trip to Germany, Austria, and the...
by Evan W. | Oct 21, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Our last stop on our study abroad tour is Amsterdam. So far we have hit 6 countries and we will be spending 4 days in Amsterdam. So far upon arrival this city is amazing. Its incredible how biking is the preferred mode of transportation over cars. Even in the rain all...
by U'Nique W. | Oct 20, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Coming back home after my time in London has felt a little strange, in a good way. I was only gone for a short time, but it is amazing how much a new place can change the way you see things. London felt fast, full of life, and packed with people from all over the...
by Shelby W. | Oct 17, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My friend, Dima, and I have been lucky enough to study at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Department of Music Studies. It’s been an unforgettable experience so far. One of the most exciting parts of our program has been taking part in preparations for...
by Anna B. | Oct 17, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While this study abroad was only two and a half weeks, it feels like I have been gone for much longer. We travelled to 4 countries and 5 cities spanning 3 different languages with entirely different roots. The thing that has shocked me most about coming home is just...
by Brady M. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Thinking of visiting Germany and renting a car to fly down the autobahn? You may want to reconsider. With Germany’s incredibly efficient and accessible public transportation system, having a car felt completely unnecessary. From the moment I arrived, I relied on the...
