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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…

Bella Hilger
London, England

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Beauty Beyond Borders: Self-Care and Wellness Essentials for Studying Abroad

Introduction There are so many things to think about when you are getting ready to study abroad. From making travel plans to creating a packing list to saying goodbye to family, countless things need to be accomplished before you leave for your host…

Avery M. Porter

February 1, 2026

Italy

How Studying Abroad Taught Me to Let Expectations Go

Before I left for Italy, I prepared myself as if I was going on vacation; setting up a picture of what my trip would look like. But of course I am watching videos of people who went to Sorrento for a week, not an entire semester. Mistake #1. I expected…

Aisling Fracasso

January 29, 2026

New Zealand

She’ll Be Right: A Realistic Look Into Before, During, and After My Time Abroad

The summer of 2025–or my summer of 2025, considering it was about half the length of a typical college summer–was jam-packed, to say the least. Beginning on May 15th with my final exam and abruptly ending on July 5th with an international flight, I managed…

Francesca Rossi

January 26, 2026

Racial & Ethnic Identity Abroad

Scotland Road to Scotland

I grew up on Scotland Road in a small town in New Jersey. Never did I imagine that one day I’d be in Scotland itself, exploring the very landscapes my street name hinted at, walking streets I’d only seen in pictures. The irony isn’t lost on me and sometimes…

Roselyn Ramos-Guzman

January 23, 2026

England/Wales

Rituals and Britishness: Finding Happiness during Weekends of Time Alone

A question preoccupied my thoughts during my first month of study abroad in London is: How can I find happiness during my time alone? Last September marked my first experience living independently in an entirely new city, new country. Coping with homesickness…

Bella Zhang

January 20, 2026

Italy

Reflections from my Semester in Italy

My heart was beating louder than the chatter of the crowded bar in front of me. I kept thinking back to if someone told me I’d be doing an open mic in Italy, I would have laughed so hard. I was never someone who liked taking risks. Never dared to change…

Austin Goyburu

January 17, 2026

Health & Wellness Abroad

The Stuff No One Tells You About Study Abroad

Going abroad is indeed as terrifying as it seems, whether it is for a month, a semester, or a full calendar year. There are aspects of studying abroad that are just as scary as they are exciting. No matter how much you prepare for it, there will be things…

Emma Davidson

January 14, 2026

LGBTQIA+ Abroad

A Double Threat to a New Threat: Finding My Home(s) in New Zealand

When deciding where I wanted to study abroad, I realized that I didn’t have a definite option. I was truly open to going anywhere in the world as I thought anything would be better than being in the U.S. at the moment with the political climate that was…

Jadyn Al-Fatah

January 11, 2026

England/Wales

Chapter by Chapter, City by City: Classic Book and City Pairings

Introduction When I was dreaming about my time studying abroad, I wanted to visit as many cities in Europe as possible. However, I did not take into account the amount of time I would spend stuck on a train, a bus, or a plane on my way to explore these…

Avery M. Porter

January 8, 2026

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

Bella Hilger
London, England

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Beauty Beyond Borders: Self-Care and Wellness Essentials for Studying Abroad

Avery M. Porter

How Studying Abroad Taught Me to Let Expectations Go

Aisling Fracasso

She’ll Be Right: A Realistic Look Into Before, During, and After My Time Abroad

Francesca Rossi

Scotland Road to Scotland

Roselyn Ramos-Guzman

Rituals and Britishness: Finding Happiness during Weekends of Time Alone

Bella Zhang

Reflections from my Semester in Italy

Austin Goyburu

The Stuff No One Tells You About Study Abroad

Emma Davidson

A Double Threat to a New Threat: Finding My Home(s) in New Zealand

Jadyn Al-Fatah

Chapter by Chapter, City by City: Classic Book and City Pairings

Avery M. Porter

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Bella Hilger
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