Student Bloggers

When I was about to go abroad my mother and I sat down to create small rules for myself. Some of them were simple like: “don’t walk down alleys later than 2am” or “charge your phone before going on an adventure.” I would like to add one more to those…

When I was on the flight to London, I took out my blue and pink Barbie-themed journal and wrote down my thoughts and feelings about starting my study abroad experience. I wrote, "I know that there are so many adventures ahead of me" in my messy cursive…

When I chose London as my study abroad destination, I knew I was setting myself up for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. London's mix of old and new, its bustling streets, and its welcoming multicultural vibe immediately drew me in. But one of the most…

So you’ve found yourself in a perilous place, worrying about your upcoming semester abroad.  You’re going to a new place, which is insanely scary to think about, and you’ve been physically preparing for this trip. You’ve got all your things in order…

My name is Katelin Magyar, and I studied abroad in Australia during the fall semester of my junior year. Studying in Australia was completely different from anything I had experienced academically and socially. From snorkeling on the great barrier reef…

This past fall, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland. Coming from Northwestern University, a highly rigorous academic institution, the transition to college life at UCC was a significant adjustment…

As the semester comes to an end, I found myself restless with how I could spend the last few days in London in an enjoyable way— and, above all, a way that would be meaningful enough for me to remember when I’m back home. I knew that when I would inevitably…

I must confess that I did not grow up in the city of St. Louis. I was born and raised in St. Charles County, right outside the city. I joke that I am a county girl (through and through) because you could not pay me enough money to drive in the city. I…

When thinking about the culture shocks I would experience when studying abroad in London, I thought about all of the stereotypical things: cars on the other side of the road or slang I might not understand. However, one of the biggest things that I wish…