Student Bloggers

This semester, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to intern as an Environmental Consultant with MRA Consulting, thanks to Arcadia Abroad. As someone passionate about both chemical engineering and sustainability, this internship has been the perfect way…

In the middle of Florence is Mercato Centrale—not a market, but a vibrant reflection of the city's heritage and changing food landscape. Whether foodie, hungry visitor, or local buying fresh produce, a visit to Mercato Centrale is an experience complete…

Now that I have been back in my hometown of St. Louis, I have reflected a lot on my experience studying abroad in London. My family and friends have commented on how much I changed in the four months I spent away from home. I have felt it myself. I believe…

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…