Student Bloggers

When I chose London as my study abroad destination, I knew I was signing up for more than just a term of classes. The city captured my heart with its perfect blend of history and modernity, incredibly diverse population, and vibrant energy. Where else…

To me, the hardest part of studying abroad was leaving my family in St. Louis. With the six hour time difference between us, it is difficult sometimes to find time between classes, extracurriculars, travel, and everything else that life throws at you…

As a student ( especially one studying abroad at Trinity College), I have been on the search for free activities around Dublin. I want to explore and adventure, but cannot be spending 20 euros each time I leave the house. So in my first month, I think…

Honestly, winter is quite the overstatement, at least in the North Island, where it averages like 60 degrees Fahrenheit at the peak of winter. Nevertheless, I can say I went to the beach in the winter time! SaturdayWe left around 9 am and drove a little…

As a Nashville Native, I hadn’t been adjusted to London’s rainy, autumn weather. Who knew that saying yes to this spontaneous day trip would help me escape the city’s notorious grey skies. My flatmate, Aline, and friend, Zacc, invited me to their planned…

Come along with Javi Morales, a first year student at the University of Colorado Boulder, as he takes us through his first week in London while studying at Arcadia in London!

My name is Miles Fujimoto. I am a professional photographer based in Orange County and Los Angeles, and I am almost a month into the Arcadia Abroad program in London. The UK’s electronic music scene has always been a draw for me, and over one unforgettable…

Come along Sydney-Reese Harris' journey to Cobh, Ireland! As a Northwestern University student studying abroad at the University College Cork, Sydney-Reese took a quick day trip out to the picturesque coastal town of Cobh, which is home to the last stop…

When I first settled upon London as a study abroad location, I knew I’d be headed to a place with so many sights and sounds that I would constantly find new things to do or fun activities to try. At the same time, one of the best pieces of advice I got…