Author Archives: studyabroadblog

Written by: Anna Grace Muckerheide | Fall 2024 BU Exchange Semester in Uppsala, Sweden Studying abroad had never even crossed my mind as an opportunity available for me during my time in college. When I got the email from the … Continue reading →

Written by: Belle Echeverria  |  Spring 2024 ISEP Exchange in Jyväskylä, Finland  1. Making Friends  In all honesty, I find it very hard to make friends and I was scared that I wasn’t going to be able to make friends … Continue reading →

Written by: Jessie Gross | Fall 2024 IFSA Tech Career Accelerator – Prague, Czech Republic Throughout a study abroad experience, it’s common to experience the following emotions: -            Excitement through exploring a new culture and making friends  -            Homesickness for … Continue reading →

Written by: Meghan Vibbert | Summer 2024 Bulldogs to Berlin and Beyond The Hardest Part: Taking the First Step When I began my journey as a first-year student at Butler University, if someone had told me I’d spend the summer … Continue reading →

Written by: Belle Echeverria | Spring 2024 ISEP Exchange in Jyväskylä, Finland  “You will never be completely at home again because part of your heart always will be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and … Continue reading →

Written by: Valeria Sokolova | Spring 2024 ISEP Study in Tokyo – Japanese Language & International Studies At the time of writing, I have only one day left of the semester. Or, rather, it is the last day of the semester; … Continue reading →

Written by: Caroline Gross| Summer 2024 The Pursuit of Life, Love and Happiness in the Developing World in Kenya Deciding to study abroad in Africa was one of the best decisions I could have made for myself. I have always … Continue reading →

Written by: Ben Johovich | Summer 2024 Arts and Engineering in Ireland I’m going to use this opportunity to rave about my trip abroad in Ireland and how it was a wonderful way for me personally to gain a better appreciation for … Continue reading →

Written by: Katerina Anderson | Spring 2024 ISEP Exchange Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore 1. Bring headphones or earbuds everywhere (noise-canceling preferably) I had a 45–50-minute commute on the subway daily, and it was so nice to relax while listening … Continue reading →

Written by: Payton Gallowitch | Fall 2024 Butler Semester in Spain Brief Background Growing up, my family hosted foreign exchange students from countries all over the world. They would go to school and stay with us for the entire year, … Continue reading →