Student Bloggers

One of the things that my family loves to do every Christmas season is putting up our giant Christmas tree. We always build and decorate it together as a family. It is a beautiful way to get in the Christmas spirit and relax after a stressful semester…

November marks the start of my last full month in the UK before returning to the States. And though I know I will eventually miss my time in a new city and at another university, I couldn’t shake my unwavering feeling of homesickness. As someone who was…

“When I came over, being on an Ice Hockey team was not on my bingo card.” I found myself chuckling as I tied my St. Andrews Typhoons Tie around my neck. September Myree had no idea what she had gotten us into. That night was our second game of the season;…

While I have enjoyed getting to explore multiple countries in Europe during my time abroad, my favorite trips have been exploring the UK outside of London. During a visit to see one of my friends studying at University of St. Andrews in Scotland, I spent…

FLORENCE, Italy — For Ohio State University senior Grace Mirande, studying abroad in Florence wasn’t just about exploring a new city, it was about rediscovering education itself. An Industrial and Systems Engineering major with a minor in Humanitarian…

One of my favorite tube stories has to do with my American accent. I was chatting with a friend on the tube, and a little boy overheard me. He turned to his mother and (in the most posh British accent) asked, "Mummy, why do Americans speak the same language…

When I first told people I was studying abroad for the fall semester, they were shocked—especially when they heard I was going alone. I didn’t have a single friend with me and no one from my home university was going abroad. While I was grinning ear to…

Ciao everyone! I wanted to give a little recap of some previous weekend trips around Italy we have taken. ROME Our first little trip was to ROME!! We decided to try and do Rome in a day trip which I wouldn't necessarily recommend, but we made it. We…

When I chose London as my study abroad destination, I knew I was signing up for more than just a term of classes. The city captured my heart with its perfect blend of history and modernity, incredibly diverse population, and vibrant energy. Where else…