Student Bloggers

This past semester, I had the privilege of studying abroad at King’s College London through Arcadia. It was a surreal experience to be an exchange student at a foreign university, traveling the world and meeting new friends. After spending six months…

When most people think of Australia, they picture kangaroos, koalas, and wallabies, but the country’s wildlife is so much more diverse and unique than just its iconic animals. If you’re studying abroad in Sydney, you’ll have the chance to experience some…

Starting college as a first-generation college student can be difficult, and going abroad brings its own set of challenges. When I first started my college journey, I was very overwhelmed with the unfamiliarity I was surrounded by. College is something…

Why Sydney?  Studying abroad in Sydney, Australia was nothing like I expected…..in the best way possible. It exceeded every expectation I had, and I truly couldn’t have made a better choice. From the stunning beaches to the fast-paced city life and the…

Introduction The smell of bookshops is universal. It is the scent of paper and ink, of warmth and comfort. It smells like home. Whenever I feel homesick for my book community in St. Louis, I can visit a bookstore, and the smell transports me 4,000 miles…

Making the jump from the non-stop hustle of New York City to the laid-back, sunny vibes of Brisbane, Australia is a culture shock—but a good one! I spent a whole semester (summer to winter) at the University of Queensland, and going from dodging subway…

When starting college, balancing school and social life is a big learning curve, and while you may feel you have adjusted, going abroad is an entirely different experience. Even if you have found a routine that works for you back home, here are some reminders…

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…