Author Archives: studyabroadblog

Written by: Cassidy Davis  |  Spring 2023 IFSA Barcelona: UPF (Universitat Pompeu Fabra) Ever since I was young, I knew I was going to study abroad. In high school, I had the opportunity to study in Mexico for 5 weeks … Continue reading →

Written by: Enali Rogers  |  Spring 2023 BU Exchange at Flinders University Every stop on my way to Australia, I told time by how many layers I had on. At first, I had a whole winter ensemble: two sweaters, a … Continue reading →

Written by: Taylor George  |  Spring 2023 ISEP Exchange in Southern Spain – Universidad de Almeria With “identity,” I wear many different hats. My parents’ place of birth are the islands of Jamaica and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. I … Continue reading →

Written by: Diana Fernandez Caumol  |  Spring 2023 BU Exchange at University College Cork The day I left the United States I was carrying two brand suitcases and a HUGE backpack that I had never picked up before. It was … Continue reading →

Written by: Tessa Fackrell  |  Summer 2022 French Language and Culture in Quebec Learning a second language in a class setting, and speaking said language to a native speaker are completely different experiences. In class, mistakes are common and forgettable. … Continue reading →

Written by: Samantha Mauter  |  Summer 2022 Butler in Asia Summer Internship: Singapore One of the first things I did when I found out that I was accepted in the Butler in Asia program and it would be in Singapore (not … Continue reading →

Written by: Sara Wilson  |  Summer 2022 History and Culture of the Mediterranean Diet and Healthcare Delivery in the United Kingdom: Lessons From the Past, Preparing for the Future I had the privilege of studying abroad this summer in London, England … Continue reading →

Written by: Clare Hooper  |  Summer 2022 History and Culture of the Mediterranean Diet During my time in Florence, I was exposed to food and a culture that I truly fell in love with. My dad’s side is from Sicily, … Continue reading →

Written by: Aidan Gregg  |  Summer 2022 Nemea Center for Classical Archaeology Field School It’s 95 degrees there are no clouds in the sky to protect you from the sun. You’ve been working deep in a trench with a pickaxe … Continue reading →

Written by: Peer Advocate, Jacqueline Bickhaus A letter to a future study abroad student: a melting pot of advice, suggestions, and other random things Dear future study abroad student, I am so jealous of you. Your upcoming endeavor may potentially … Continue reading →