Student Bloggers

Food and memory are inextricably linked. They are biologically connected, as the amygdala and hippocampus are involved in both the processing of taste and memory. In fact, food can trigger a person to develop deeper memories. This was extremely prevalent…

Could you share an impactful moment or experience you had with someone you met on your program? An impactful experience I had with a friend I met at Queen Mary was when we traveled to Morocco together. We had to learn how to engage with the local culture…

Rule number one: Do not put fingers in lambs mouth. Little did I know that the sign that stuck out so brightly against the stone of the lambs enclosure on my first trip to Ireland would become the first of many rules that I would discover when studying…

I never imagined that I would study outside the country. I never imagined that I would be able to do so with such confidence. I never saw myself as that type of person. However, having the opportunity to study abroad with Arcadia Abroad, showed me that…

Over the mid-semester break at the University of Melbourne, my friends and I had the amazing opportunity to travel to New Zealand and explore the south island. After doing lots of research, we decided to pack our bags, rent a car, and drive around the…

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…

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…