by Lillian J. | Oct 22, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Guten Tag! I’m Lillian and this is my first blog post of the summer. Last year I made three blog posts detailing my study abroad experience in Weingarten, Germany. This summer, I’m back in Germany, this time in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau. Our program began with...
by William W. | Oct 21, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The first half of our trip exploring Aotearoa, New Zealand was full of tropical beaches, Beautiful grasslands, and of course sheep, lots and lots of sheep. Because I have whānau in Aotearoa, I have already had the gift of exploring this amazing country before. This...
by Shelby W. | Oct 17, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My friend, Dima, and I have been lucky enough to study at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Department of Music Studies. It’s been an unforgettable experience so far. One of the most exciting parts of our program has been taking part in preparations for...
by Kaya H. | Oct 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Non-traditional, Summer, _
If you’re anything like me, the thought of studying abroad brings a wave of excitement and nerves. Before I came to the university, I dreamed of studying abroad, but never thought I’d have the opportunity, due to finances and class constraints. But now, in my final...
by Raegan H. | Oct 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Internship, Summer
My study abroad program in Thessaloniki, Greece has been one of the most educational, enriching things I have ever experienced. In my internship, I have joined a group of students at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in planning and promoting an international film...
by Grace T. | Oct 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
I got home from Belize today, and I already miss it so much. It was incredibly hard to leave. I made so many memories I’ll never forget and friendships I hope will last for years to come. I started off the trip feeling nervous, unsure if I had made the right...
by Brandon S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This past week, we travelled around the South Island, landing in Christchurch, and then eventually making our way to Queenstown. Throughout the trip, we have had the opportunity to interact with students and professors from other universities. We went to the...
by Lily C. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
New Zealand is an incredibly beautiful country, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every part of my experience so far. From the lush greenery to the unique wildlife and vibrant culture, everything about this place has been breathtaking. However, the highlight of my trip thus...
by Grace T. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
We started out at Calabash Caye at the Turneffe Attol research station. They work together with the University of Belize. We stayed in dorm style rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. There was also no AC and they only had cold water. Since it was a conservation...
by Brandon S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This study abroad experience has been incredible, and it is just getting started! I arrived one week ago, and within thirty minutes of my arrival at the hotel/hostel, we went to an intermediate school and learned about the education system of New Zealand. We then...
by Emily A. | Oct 14, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate
It is mid-May in Melbourne. Footy is in full swing, the leaves are changing, and I am preparing for finals! While I have, and will continue to, enjoy exploring Melbourne, one of my favorite parts of studying abroad have been trips around Oceania. This area’s natural...
by Anika C. | Oct 14, 2025 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
I leave tomorrow morning for Rabat, Morocco, and it still doesn’t feel real. This trip is something I’ve been looking forward to, but now that it’s here, I’m feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. I’ve studied abroad in theory before, reading about it and planning,...
by Madisyn Harris | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Settling Into the Perth Lifestyle Life in Perth has been full of surprises, and I’ve quickly realized how different daily routines feel here compared to back home. One of the quirkiest things is how early everything closes—shopping malls shut down around 5 pm because...
by Grace T. | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I just arrived in Belize. It is such a beautiful place but definitely an adjustment. The hardest part about day 1 was being so excited to see everything and meet everyone while also being so exhausted from traveling all day. We stayed in Belize city on the first...
by JP E. | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have always dreamed of studying abroad, and now that it is actually happening, I am ecstatic. The chance to get up close and personal with marine creatures was one of the main reasons I picked this excursion. I’ve always wanted to see coral reefs, and...
by Ryan P. | Oct 7, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
The semester is almost over already :[ Somehow it’s already been over four months since I got here, I have had a blast in Paris. Although, sadly, it is coming to an end it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I now have to start figuring out how to get all these...
by Catherine C. | Oct 6, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Studying in the Bodleian library has been a dream of mine since high school. The bodleian, just like the rest of Oxford is one of the oldest and most acclaimed places in the world. It is straight out of Harry Potter. Its 15th century and 17th century architecture make...
by Catherine C. | Oct 6, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Navigating britrail within the United Kingdom can be a real challenge. Though our britrail passes got us free trips to anywhere within the UK, the logistics of getting there were not always easy… We planned to travel from Oxford, GB to Edinburgh, Scotland for...
by Catherine C. | Oct 6, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
For the most part, Oxford University’s college grounds are completely different than ours. Really, the only thing similar is the presence of dorm rooms and class rooms. Most of the Oxford college campuses are over 300 years old and Some of them are almost 800...
by Angelina | Oct 6, 2025 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led
Pictured in this post is the Cape Coast Castle in Cape Coast, Ghana. It was originally built by Sweden in the 17th century. Over the years, many countries took possession of it until the 1660s when the English took over. While being there, we toured the entire castle,...
