From Stranger to Local: How London Became My Home

Emma Sanchez September 17, 2025

Nervously, I packed my clothes and set o6 to live in a brand-new city I had never stepped foot in with no idea of what to expect. All I knew was that I needed to experience London, even if it was just for a semester. Still, the night before I left, I… More

Australia's Nature

Kari Wells September 14, 2025

When people ask me what my favorite thing about studying abroad in Australia was, I always answer without hesitation: the beaches. I fell in love with the gorgeous coastline and stunning landscapes, so different from what I’m used to back home. With a… More

Mind the Gap: My Study Abroad Journey in London

Abigail Scifres September 11, 2025

When I landed in London on January 8th, 2025, I wasn’t just arriving in a new country. I was stepping into a totally unfamiliar way of living. As someone who had never lived in a big city before, I didn’t know exactly what to expect from five months at… More

Beyond Borders: My Journey Through Study Abroad

Kennedy Williams September 5, 2025

Studying abroad has always been a dream of mine—but I never could have predicted how much it wouldshape who I am today. As a Black American woman, and someone deeply passionate about global health,my semester at Queen Mary University of London was more… More

What Studying Abroad Has Taught Me About Humanity

Jaskier Benner September 2, 2025

Ireland was my third time abroad with funding from Arcadia. A fact which I still can barely believe. The first time I went abroad was for Arcadia’s Preview program. I went to Paris for a week to study Oscar Wilde. The second time, I went to Brunswick… More

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