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Who knew that Edinburgh, a considerably small city, would be home to over 200 different coffee shops? I remember upon my arrival to the city, it was almost comical how you could not walk for more than 5 minutes at a time without running into an adorable…

Let’s be real: sitting down on a Thursday night and suddenly realizing you don’t have any plans for the weekend is a study abroad student’s nightmare. I know because it happened to me. Twice. But when this happened to me and my roommates, we quickly brainstormed…

Study Abroad Experience Q: How do you feel you changed throughout your study abroad experience?A: Throughout my study abroad experience, I have grown significantly in terms of adaptability, confidence, and cultural awareness. Living in London has challenged…

As an undergraduate student at The Ohio State University, Amanda Srebnik completed a reflection of her time studying abroad at ISI Florence during the Spring of 2024 semester. Here’s what she has to say about her experience: 1.) For my STEP Signature…

Physically and mentally preparing to study abroad can be overwhelming. In my experience, the best way to combat any anxiety, frustration, or fear that I felt before departure was preparing as much as I possibly could. Two months into study abroad, I’ve…

  1. Choosing Where and How to Shop One aspect of London life that surprised me was all the options for grocery shopping. I am very familiar with the large chains back home in the US where I can find everything I need at once. Here in London, many…

Background and Introduction Q: Tell us about yourself and how you came to study abroad with Arcadia Abroad.A: I am originally from St. Augustine, Florida, and the oldest of five children. Currently, I am a junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical…

I’ve had the opportunity to explore some of the most iconic cities in the UK, but my recent day trip to Oxford was something truly special. Oxford is a place steeped in history, where every corner seems to have a story to tell, and on this adventure,…

One of the hardest times for me to be abroad was during the holidays. I was hit with the worst homesickness since arriving in London, feeling like I was missing out on time with family and the normal traditions I would experience if I was at home. I soon…