Student Bloggers

So you’ve found yourself in a perilous place, worrying about your upcoming semester abroad.  You’re going to a new place, which is insanely scary to think about, and you’ve been physically preparing for this trip. You’ve got all your things in order…

My name is Katelin Magyar, and I studied abroad in Australia during the fall semester of my junior year. Studying in Australia was completely different from anything I had experienced academically and socially. From snorkeling on the great barrier reef…

This past fall, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland. Coming from Northwestern University, a highly rigorous academic institution, the transition to college life at UCC was a significant adjustment…

As the semester comes to an end, I found myself restless with how I could spend the last few days in London in an enjoyable way— and, above all, a way that would be meaningful enough for me to remember when I’m back home. I knew that when I would inevitably…

I must confess that I did not grow up in the city of St. Louis. I was born and raised in St. Charles County, right outside the city. I joke that I am a county girl (through and through) because you could not pay me enough money to drive in the city. I…

When thinking about the culture shocks I would experience when studying abroad in London, I thought about all of the stereotypical things: cars on the other side of the road or slang I might not understand. However, one of the biggest things that I wish…

Studying abroad in Sorrento comes with many perks, one of the best being stunning views of the Amalfi Coast, just 30 minutes away. Positano, known for its vibrant small-town charm and sandy beaches, is a must-see on my list. As I wandered through its…

One of the reasons I was so excited to study abroad in London was because the city has such an amazing theatre culture! London has been a hub for theatre since its first playhouse - "The Theatre" - was built in 1576. Fun fact: the first woman actor in…

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…