Student Bloggers

Most will believe that studying abroad by yourself in another place is the ultimate adventure of a lifetime, and it is! Also, it can be downright terrifying to be realistic, and both feelings are entirely valid. You can be excited about this new experience…

Take it from an introvert who’s been abroad three times in their academic career: finding places to go while you’re abroad is extremely overwhelming. You have so many expectations of where you’re going to go and what you’re going to see. You think you…

As a business major at Skidmore College, I’ve always been interested in understanding how organizations operate and influence society, or more specifically, the consumers. Originally, I was drawn to anthropology because of a similar fascination with human…

I knew from the start of the semester that I wanted to join at least one club, something I never seemed to have time for back home. Football felt like the right fit, and it felt like a long time since I’ve played. I figured for my semester abroad in Auckland…

Introduction All my loved ones can tell you that I love to shop! So when I was preparing to study abroad in London, I created a list of shops that I wanted to visit and (possibly) purchase a cute souvenir from. Souvenirs are so important for students…

This past semester, I had the privilege of studying abroad at King’s College London through Arcadia. It was a surreal experience to be an exchange student at a foreign university, traveling the world and meeting new friends. After spending six months…

When most people think of Australia, they picture kangaroos, koalas, and wallabies, but the country’s wildlife is so much more diverse and unique than just its iconic animals. If you’re studying abroad in Sydney, you’ll have the chance to experience some…

Starting college as a first-generation college student can be difficult, and going abroad brings its own set of challenges. When I first started my college journey, I was very overwhelmed with the unfamiliarity I was surrounded by. College is something…

Why Sydney?  Studying abroad in Sydney, Australia was nothing like I expected…..in the best way possible. It exceeded every expectation I had, and I truly couldn’t have made a better choice. From the stunning beaches to the fast-paced city life and the…