Student Bloggers

I am a huge museum girl. Always have and always will. So you can imagine how excited I was to come to London which has a thriving museum culture. There are over 200 museums in London (with each of them containing thousands of items) so it can be a little…

Originally published by Augsburg CGEE – reposted with permission. This is a guest blog post from our student, Kaela Hawkins, Spelman College.  Kaela studied abroad on the semester program, “New Activisms, Human Rights and Social Justice” which travels…

When I first saw on the menu that a classic pancake from My Old Dutch Pancake House was 15 inches, I was equally excited and worried. I had no idea what I was going into as the invitation to the restaurant in Bloomsbury was a bit last minute, and it had…

I had no idea what to expect when planning a trip around the South Island with my friends. Itwas better than I could have ever imagined. To start, book your flights and plan your trip as soon as you can. If you are studying inAuckland like myself, you…

When I was applying to study abroad in Dublin, all I wanted to know was what an average day would look like. Join me on a typical Monday at Trinity College Dublin! 9:00: After staying up much too late to read an entire book that I didn’t start until…

Myself and a group of 8 other members of the Victoria University Tramping Club decided to attempt the famous Round the Mountain Track located in Tongariro National Park. This 66.2 km loop takes you around the outside of Mount Ruapehu, a large active volcano…

This semester I have traveled all throughout Europe, from the packed streets of Rome and Barcelona to the snowy alps in Liechtenstein. These adventures saw me staying in many different hostels and getting around almost solely through walking (only occasionally…

Q: Why did you choose to study abroad?   A: Coming from a family that travels for a family vacation each summer, my parents were big advocates of going abroad when offered the chance. Additionally, my university provides many opportunities to go abroad…

Maya shares a short Instagram Reel capturing the fulfillment of her four-year dream to visit Aotearoa, New Zealand. Watch as she explores the breathtaking landscapes, immerses herself in the rich culture, and experiences the adventure of a lifetime. This…