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Joining “The Night Club,” a Woman-led Run Club in London

I don’t run outside often; I prefer running on the treadmill. It feels safer, easier to control, and a little less unpredictable. But on September 27th, I joined the first ever “The Night Club” run, a 5K through London’s lush and spacious Hyde Park, surrounded…

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Latin America

Transition to Costa Rica for Semester Students

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…

Arcadia Abroad

England/Wales

A Weekend in Paris

When I first received my acceptance to study in London for the fall semester, I was very excited to be in Europe. I was excited to be immersed in the vast histories and cultures that different regions had to offer. Specifically, I had always dreamt of…

Angelie Quimbo

Ireland/Northern Ireland

Exploring Europe During My Study Abroad in Ireland

Studying abroad at University College Cork in Ireland has been an incredible experience, and one of the highlights has been the opportunity to explore other parts of Europe. I’m excited to share some of my travel experiences, tips, and recommendations…

Sydney-Reese Harris

New Zealand

Tongariro National Park... and More!

This little trip was planned around doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, but of course, wecouldn’t drive for a few hours and not do some fun activities along the way.We drove up on Thursday night and stayed at the Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park.Conveniently…

Eliana Schaer

Activities, Events, & Excursions

Finding the Best Ornaments in London

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…

Avery M. Porter

England/Wales

From London to Durham and Back Again

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…

Angelie Quimbo

England/Wales

An Afternoon Getaway in Edinburgh

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…

Mackenzie Sheehy

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